Lacquered wooden folding screen, China, 20th c.

Carved and lacquered wood with hard stone applications. Scene depicting a palace garden with ladies and a large pagoda in the center. The back is painted in gilt depicting bamboo branches, peonies, chrysanthemums and cherry tree. The shape is circular and at the top is a sign with four Chinese characters "金玉滿堂" held by two servants. The base is formed by two lions carved on the front.

Size: 184 cm ( height) x 180 cm (width).