Zitan‑Wood Table Screen With Cloisonné And Precious‑Stone Inlay,Double‑Sided Design,Eight Immortals Symbols,Qing Dynasty 19th Century

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Dimensions:Overall Height 42.5 cm (16.73 in),Panel Width 36.7 cm (14.45 in),19th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The whole table screen remains complete.Zitan frame and stand have no major cracks or losses.Open‑carved boxwood decorations are largely intact with minor age‑related wear.Front cloisonné ground keeps vibrant color,inlaid gem pieces are firmly set.Central shou character,Eight Immortals emblems and floral ornaments stay complete.Back black lacquer gold‑painted landscape shows natural craquelure which is typical aging of old lacquer,no large‑area lacquer peeling.Open‑work lotus carving on base demonstrates smooth craftsmanship,zitan wood develops deep mellow patina.Provenance:Private collection in Manhattan,New York,United States.Acquired from antique gallery in Toronto in 1992,kept within family collection and released to art market recently.Description:This double‑sided zitan wood table screen is an outstanding Qing‑period interior decorative piece.It combines multiple sophisticated crafts:cloisonné enamel,precious‑stone inlay,zitan wood carving,boxwood openwork and black‑lacquer gold painting.The front panel is set against rich blue cloisonné base covered with scrolling floral patterns.A central lapis lazuli shou medallion is surrounded by inlaid Eight Immortals symbols,bats and blossoms,carrying auspicious meaning of longevity and good fortune.Multicolor hard‑stone inlays deliver brilliant visual effect with strong three‑dimensional depth.The reverse side features black lacquer background gilded with landscape painting,depicting distant mountains,rivers,trees and pavilions.Gold outlines create quiet elegant mood.Natural lacquer craquelure records its long history.The stand is built of solid zitan wood with well‑proportioned frame.Bright boxwood open‑work scrolling lotus inserts sit in middle section,while feet are carved with scrolling grass and ruyi motifs.Deep dark zitan creates striking color contrast against warm yellow boxwood.Screens merging cloisonné,hard‑stone inlay and hardwood carving were elite household furnishings for Qing nobility.Production required complicated procedures and various premium materials,demanding master‑level skills from artisans.This collectible works two ways:one side splendid and luxurious,the other serene and antique.It survives in fine overall condition and is highly sought‑after by overseas Chinese antique collectors.

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