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Screen late eighteenth century

Wood, black and gold lacquer | 211.9 x 54.2 x 2.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 28207

King's Closet, Palace of Holyroodhouse

China

Screen late eighteenth century

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China

Screen late eighteenth century

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022 Photographer:Sandy Young

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022 Photographer:Sandy Young

China

Screen late eighteenth century

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022 Photographer:Sandy Young

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022 Photographer:Sandy Young

Description

Chinese export lacquer three-leaf screen. Decorated with black and gold scenes of gardens, tea houses and boats on lakes, with dragon border figures. The reverse is similarly decorated.
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Creator(s)

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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Wood, black and gold lacquer

lacquer, wood

Measurements

211.9 x 54.2 x 2.2 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Furniture (including Mirrors)
Object type(s)
furnishings
furniture
screens
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mythical creatures
Dragons
Geography
Physiography
Lakes

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