Very fine MASSIVE 18/19th C Chinese Qing Dynasty green jade. This extraordinary table screen carved from a single green jade panel depicting sages and attendants on their path in pursuit seeking Tao within highland and pavilions landscape. Alternately in verso with gilt carving of architectural bridges and building within waterside landscape. Viewers of these work are meant to identify with a human figure in the painting, allowing them to walk through and dwell in the landscape. The carving is magnificent with an even tone deep-sea-green iridescent and moist milky appearance. Framed in carved hardwood, formed by multi leveled pedestals, from which rise vertical panel flanked on either side with circular frame. The stand elaborately carved with scrolling clouds motif inlaid with carved white jade Fu bats. A portion of this natural jade is considered quite rare. Expert workmanship is the absolute highlight of this gorgeous jade screen.

Dimensions: 40" H x 26" Dia.
Weight: 25lb

PROVENANCE: From New York Estate Sales and Auctions Near The Hudson, 1928. The same collections can be found from Lot-269 through Lot-322.

EXCELLENT condition.
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