Four-panel Jade and Hardstone Screen, China, 19th century, depicting auspicious symbols in jade and hardstone on a black lacquer ground; inlaid inscription: "a whiff of mysterious fragrance inspires me to become poetic," the reverse depicting meandering florals and landscapes in gilt, ht. 76 3/4, wd. 16, overall approx. wd. 62 in.

Literature: For similar panels see Sotheby's, Hong Kong, June 1, 2015, Lot 637.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Good condition, minor chips and losses to inlay.


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