A SMALL CHINESE CELADON GLAZED SCHOLAR'S TABLE SCREEN, POSSIBLY MING DYNASTY (1326-1664), of rectangular form and centering a standing figure of Buddha or an Immortal with unglazed head and wearing traditional robes in deep relief, before a solid blank screen enclosed by two reticulated cartouches within graduated scrolling supports and surmounted by a shallow relief frieze of three panels with crossed line good luck symbols flanking a shaped oval cartouche, raised on a conforming plinth incorporating block feet, reversing to a blank panel with two cylindrical taper stick or incense stick containers. Height: 5" Width: 3 7/8" Depth: 1 5/8" NOTE: A virtually identical Ming Dynasty table screen was sold Stallion Hill Gallery, November 25, 2014, lot 425, for $5,500.

Good condition, crackle glaze and kiln frits throughout, minor surface wear, unglazed pinkish brown body on underside.

Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."