Folding screen - Wood - China

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Black lacquered wooden folding screen dating to the 1960s–1970s, with four 40 cm panels (total length 160 cm), 183 cm high and 2.2 cm thick, weighing about 40–80 kg, richly inlaid with mother-of-pearl, ivory and stones, in good overall condition with age-related wear.

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Magnificent black lacquered wooden room divider, richly decorated with inlays of mother-of-pearl, ivory, and stones depicting birds.
Condition: good overall.
This vintage/antique item may show slight scratches and signs of wear, in keeping with its age and authenticity.
Total length: 160 cm (4 panels of 40 cm each)
Height: 183 cm
Thickness: 2.2 cm
Estimated weight: between 40 and 80 kg

Magnificent black lacquered wooden room divider, richly decorated with inlays of mother-of-pearl, ivory, and stones depicting birds.
Condition: good overall.
This vintage/antique item may show slight scratches and signs of wear, in keeping with its age and authenticity.
Total length: 160 cm (4 panels of 40 cm each)
Height: 183 cm
Thickness: 2.2 cm
Estimated weight: between 40 and 80 kg

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
55 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
183 cm
Width
160 cm
Depth
2.2 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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Object sold
Private

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