Screen

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Screen

19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

This is one of the carved, folding screens sent by Sung Sing Kung of Ningpo, for display at the Centennial. A number of reviewers made note of the fine carved works produced by Sung Sing Kung, while the award judges recognized the Chinese and Japanese furniture in general for having "quaint and elaborate carving."

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Object Details

Title:

Screen

Date:

19th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Medium:

Wood (upper carved open-work originally lined with blue silk)

Dimensions:

6 feet 3 3/4 inches × 24 5/16 inches (192.4 × 61.8 cm)

Classification:

Furniture/Furnishings

Credit Line:

Purchased with Museum funds, 1876

Accession Number:

1876-1451

Geography:

Made in Canton, China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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