A beautifully detailed Chinese four-panel folding screen, featuring hand-carved and painted mother-of-pearl inlay set into a rich black lacquer finish. One side presents a vibrant garden landscape with birds, lotus flowers, and children, while the reverse features stylized golden bamboo renderings—fully hand-painted, offering display versatility on both sides.

This piece reflects traditional Chinese lacquer artistry that dates back to the Song Dynasty, where artisans layered tree-sap lacquer and embedded iridescent shell into carved recesses. Each element of the shimmering mother-of-pearl design has been precisely cut, shaped, and painted to highlight its depth and movement. Framed with intricate gold scroll and latticework borders, and finished with brass-capped feet and hardware for durability and elegance.

A statement décor piece with timeless cultural craftsmanship, shown with a life-size Bob Ross (6'2") cutout for scale.

📐 Size

Each Panel: 71.5" H x 17 5/8" W x 1 1/4" D
Overall Width: Approx. 70.5" fully extended

🔍 Condition

Good overall, with visible surface wear and structural integrity. Notable issues include scuffing, lacquer chips, and cracks at the panel edges and corners. The front left leg exhibits a 3" area of missing lacquer with craquelure, and the rear top right corner has a chipped finish. Additional scattered finish loss is present, consistent with age and use.

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