Accession Number
PG2020.2.56A&B

Title
Ceramic Screen in Wood Frame

Artist(s)

Object Creation Date
Qing dynasty (early 19th century)

Medium & Support
porcelain with blue underglaze painting and wood

Dimensions
17 x 11 3/4 in. (43.18 x 29.85 cm)

Credit Line
Promised gift of William C. Weese, M.D., LSA ‘65

Subject matter
Blue and white porcelain screen, showing mountains, bridge with travelers, trees, mounted into rosewood frame decorated with blossoming lotus vines and scrolled ends probably made in the late 19th century. Since 16th century, it is increasingly popular to have painted porcelain slabs inlay in furniture, small screens, or wall decors. By the 19th century, porcelain screens had become highly marketable cultural items.

Physical Description
Blue and white porcelain screen, showing mountains, bridge with travelers, trees, mounted into rosewood frame decorated with blossoming lotus vines and scrolled ends probably made in the late 19th century.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
blue-and-white (ceramic glaze)
bridges (built works)
frames (protective furnishings)
mountains
porcelain (material)
screens (furniture)
travelers (people by activity)
trees