Accession Number2014/1.619F
TitleFolding Coromandel Screen (Six-Panels)
Artist(s)ChineseArtist NationalityChinese (culture or style)Object Creation Date18th century - 20th centuryMedium & Supportcarnelian, beryl, mother-of-pearl and quartz on coromandelDimensions 78 x 16 1/4 x 12 in. ( 198.12 x 41.28 x 30.48 cm )
Credit LineBequest from the Estate and Trust of Elise Reeder OltonPhysical DescriptionA six-panel screen with a lacquered black background and illustrations in greens, reds, ochres and pinks. There is a border throughout each panel with red dragons and line decorations. This panel has four women holding a plant, flute, pot and bowl. There is a large tree with rocks and a gold fence and mountains. On the bottom is a ochre pot with red and pink flowers and green foliage.
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Keywords
buggies (carriages)
people (agents)
trees
women (female humans)