Screen

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Screen

19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

This may be one of two cloisonné screens from Peking listed in the Catalogue of the Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs Collection at the United States International Exhibition and noted as having been purchased for the Museum from Hu Kwang Yung, a Shanghai merchant and banker.

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Object Details

Title:

Screen

Date:

19th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Medium:

Teakwood with cloisonné and brass insets

Dimensions:

15 1/16 x 11 inches (38.2 x 28 cm)

Classification:

Furniture/Furnishings

Credit Line:

Purchased with Museum funds, 1876

Accession Number:

1876-1430

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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