1950s Mid Century Chinese Flowers of the Four Seasons Floral Screen Set of Four Hanging Panels, Framed

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hard-stone-mounted hanging panels
inset soapstone and semi-precious stones, depicting scholar's objects and flower vases,
of rectangular form, ready to hang. … Read more hard-stone-mounted hanging panels
inset soapstone and semi-precious stones, depicting scholar's objects and flower vases,
of rectangular form, ready to hang. Provenance: A private collection in Southern California
Approximate Dimensions: H 36 x W 13.5 x D 1.5 inch

This set of four hanging panels depicts the flowers of the four seasons in China and Japan.
The blooms of the four seasons:

- Tree Peony (Summer)
- Lotus (Spring)
- Chrysanthemum (Autumn)
- Plum Blossom (Winter)

...are skillfully and realistically captured onto each of the four panels against a smooth black background.

The Flowers of the Four Seasons are a group of flowers in Chinese art and culture which represent the four seasons. Furthermore, each also signifies other symbolic meanings. For instance,
- Peony is called flower of wealth and honor,which symbolizes longevity, loyalty, happiness and eternal beauty
- Lotus has the hidden meaning of continuous harmony, and it represents purity and detachment from worldly cares. Because the Buddha is often depicted as seated on a lotus, the flower is also considered to be a sacred Buddhist symbol.
- Chrysanthemum means longevity,and it symbolizes people who maintain their virtue despite adversity and temptation.
- Plum symbolizes courage, and when it is drawn with bamboo it represents friendship. See less