Vintage Chinese Huali Rosewood Table Screen | Four Gentlemen Motif & Calligraphy

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Dimensions:
Height 31.5 cm (12.4") x Total Extended Length 60.5 cm (23.8") x Single Panel Width 15 cm (5.9") x … Read more Dimensions:
Height 31.5 cm (12.4") x Total Extended Length 60.5 cm (23.8") x Single Panel Width 15 cm (5.9") x Thickness 4 cm (1.6")
Weight: 880 g (1.9 lbs)

Material:
Solid Hardwood (Huali Rosewood)

Style:
Chinese, Traditional, Vintage, Chinoiserie, Asian Antique

Description:
Presenting a magnificent vintage Chinese folding table screen, finely crafted from dense Huali Rosewood with a rich, dark patina and striking grain. This elegant four-panel piece features pierced openwork frames surrounding inset panels adorned with vibrant, hand-painted depictions of the traditional "Four Gentlemen" (梅兰竹菊) — plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum — each accompanied by a corresponding calligraphic character. The reverse side is beautifully inscribed with classic Chinese poetry in gold script. Connected by brass hinges, this versatile screen is perfect as a desktop display, a scholar's object, or as a decorative divider, making it a refined addition to any study or living space. See less