A large Lingzhi Fungus table screen

A large Lingzhi Fungus table screen, of typical "fan" shape, Qing Dynasty, the upper dark brown surface gnarled and corrugated, the lower surface pale cream, height 27cms, width 40cm Of the genus Ganoderma, the lingzhi fungus was regarded by the Chinese as imbuing the property of immortality and was an essential component of the archetypal scholar's desk along with the brushpot, inkstone, brush rest, table screen, etc.清 灵芝Condition Report: Wear commensurate with age.Condition Report Disclaimer