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18th-Century Chinese Scholar’s Large Screen with Painted Lion

Name: 18th-Century Chinese Scholar’s Large Screen with Painted Lion
Brand: Flea Market
SKU: ORIENTAL_0055
Price: 65000.00 THB
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18th-Century Chinese Scholar’s Large Screen with Painted Lion

An evocative 18th-century Chinese large screen, crafted in elm wood with traces of its original black lacquer. Originally used to define space and signal status within elite interiors. Placed behind a host’s chair or at the entrance of a hall, such screens served both practical and symbolic roles—offering privacy, guiding the flow of energy, and presenting the owner’s cultural refinement. Crafted as a functional work of art, the screen would have anchored formal gatherings while displaying scholarly taste through its scale, materials, and presence, making it a powerful statement piece then and now. The front panel retains faint yet captivating remnants of a painted lion—an auspicious motif symbolizing strength, protection, and scholarly authority. Served as an inspirational object imbued with symbolism. The lower apron features pierced geometric carvings, while the elegant feet show beautifully aged wear consistent with its centuries-old history.

Dimensions (L x W x H)

65 x 130 x 220 cm

Place of Origin

China

Period

Circa. 18th Century

Colour

Black, Red, Wood

Condition

Naturally aged surface with softened lacquer, worn paint, and time-worn edges throughout—authentic patina expected of an 18th-century scholar’s object. Structurally stable and beautifully weathered.

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