Period:Qing dynasty Production date:18thC
Materials:ivory
Technique:carved
Subjects:immortal fruit
Dimensions:Height: 26.30 centimetres Width: 12.30 centimetres
Description:
Carved ivory table screen with an integral ivory stand. One side is depicted with a female immortal holding a fly whisk with her handmaid who is carrying two peaches on a branch. They stand under a pine tree with two squirrels on its branches. The other side is depicted with a branch of pomegranate fruits and bunch of grapes, both suggestive of fecundity. Traces of colouring can be found on the reverse.
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Comments:
Materials:ivory
Technique:carved
Subjects:immortal fruit
Dimensions:Height: 26.30 centimetres Width: 12.30 centimetres
Description:
Carved ivory table screen with an integral ivory stand. One side is depicted with a female immortal holding a fly whisk with her handmaid who is carrying two peaches on a branch. They stand under a pine tree with two squirrels on its branches. The other side is depicted with a branch of pomegranate fruits and bunch of grapes, both suggestive of fecundity. Traces of colouring can be found on the reverse.
IMG
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