λ A LARGE CHINESE HARDWOOD
晚清 硬木嵌百寶博古圖紋屏
λ A LARGE CHINESE HARDWOOD, LACQUER AND JADE SIX PANEL SCREEN
LATE QING DYNASTY AND EARLIER
Each panel inlaid with appliqués, some from earlier reigns in jade, ivory, various woods and hardstones, carved as scholar's objects and Buddhist emblems, all bordered by carved wood panels depicting the wu fu peng shou, the lower panels carved with stylized dragon heads and bats, 196cm x 216cm. (6)