China, Kangxi period (1662-1722) and 19th
century Rare and important double-sided carved and openwork huali screen composed of a round porcelain plaque with decoration of the green family of warriors surrounded by a Coromandel lacquer frieze with vases and flowerpot decorated with flowers and prunus. The reverse side is composed of a round Coromandel lacquer plaque with an animated pavilion decoration, itself surrounded by a Coromandel lacquer frieze with prunus decoration.
The screen rests on six feet with elephant head decoration. The centre is decorated with squirrels playing in vineyards.
Kangxi period porcelain and lacquer plate, 19th century frame
Diameter: 61 cm (plate)
H: 186 cm
(very good general condition, slight cracks in the lacquer, small firing defects in the plate).