Date: Qing (AD 1644-1911)
Dimensions: Length of the base 122 cm, Width 84 cm, Full Height 232 cm
Material: Ginkgo wood
Donated by Xieqiao District Government, Haining, Zhejiang Province

• Object Type：
  • OTHERS
• Location：
  • Chinese Ming and Qing Furniture Gallery
• Tag：
  • screen set figure qing ginkgo wood

This screen partition is carved with human figure scenery among lush trees, with nuanced and sophisticated technique. It shows great carving skill by expressing a larger depth of field within a smaller engraving depth. The screen stand is divided into three ring plates from top down, with one on each side. The plates are carved in openwork, giving the screen a breathable feeling and at the same time avoiding the dreary feeling brought by some carving and patterns from top down. The podium is circular and engraved with small lions. The screen is filled with carved figures and views. It is sophisticated and magnificent but still elegant. The different wood shades set each other off, displaying a profound artistic conception. Ginkgo wood has fine and soft texture. It resists warping, cracking and corrosion, and is easy to paint. It has a special medical fragrance with strong resistance to insects, known as silver wood. It is an excellent building material and superior material for wood carvings as well.