Table Screen with Mountainous Landscape
Artist/Culture
Chinese
Datemid–18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumpale green nephrite
Dimensions22.9 x 16.5 x 1 cm (9 x 6 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineGift of John and Maria Dirlam
Terms
Object number1996.131
DescriptionPale green nephrite Table Screen with Mountainous LandscapesLabel Text2006-03-04: Table Screen with Mountain Landscapes Nephrite; Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), mid 18th century Gift of Maria and John Dirlam, 1996.131 Screens helped the scholar focus on his calligraphy and protected the unrolled work from ink splashes. Inspired by visions of the lofty realms of Taoist immortals, this screen of translucent nephrite is decorated with scenes of scholars and assistants living in the mountains, climbing towards mountain pavilions. ProvenanceMaria and John Dirlam
On View
On view
Chinese
late 18th–early 19th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
early 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
Qianlong period (1736–1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)