Chinese room screens, are decorative objects that have a long history in Chinese art and culture. These screens are typically made of wood or bamboo frames covered with paper, silk, or other materials, and are decorated with intricate paintings, calligraphy, or relief carvings.

The tradition of using room screens in China dates back to the Han dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE), when they were first used as partitions to separate living areas within homes or outdoor spaces. During the Tang dynasty (618-907 CE), room screens became more elaborate and were often used to divide larger spaces, such as reception halls or imperial courts, into smaller, more intimate areas.

By the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), room screens had become an important component of interior decoration, and were often decorated with intricate paintings and carvings depicting landscapes, scenes from literature, or historical events. These screens were often used to create a more...

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A Chinese four-panel screen, 20th century, the incised, carved…

Chinese Lacquered Four-Panel Screen with Garden Scene

A Chinese four-panel screen, 20th century, the incised, carved and polychromed black lacquered panels depicting birds and blooming plants among rockwork and trees in a continuous garden setting. Height 123 cm, width 114 cm

A folding screen, Japanese, early 20th century ink and gold…

Japanese Folding Screen, Early 20th Century

A folding screen, Japanese, early 20th century ink and gold leaf on paper, four panels, 180 x 128 cm. Provenance: Brosalco, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above in 1981

A Chinese inscribed lacquered wood table screen, Ming Dynasty…

Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Table Screen with Inscription

A Chinese inscribed lacquered wood table screen, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th/17th century, decorated with precious antique objects to one side in red against black lacquer highlighted with gilding, the ground of crushed abalone shell, the other…

Chinese wooden carved screen, of rectangular form, decorated…

Chinese Carved Wooden Screen with Birds and Symbol

Chinese wooden carved screen, of rectangular form, decorated with one panel containing scene of birds amongst flowers and foliage with the other side containing a symbol surrounded by bats, panels surround by pierced flower and scrolling foliage pattern,…

Japanese woodblock print by Toyokuni III, Edo period, Oban…

Courtesan behind folding screen in Genji's tale

Japanese woodblock print by Toyokuni III, Edo period, Oban Yoko-e (horizontal format) print of a courtesan behind a folding screen, from 'The Tale of Genji', 23.5 cm x 34.5 cm

A Chinese painted marble table screen, early 20th century the…

Chinese Painted Marble Table Screen with Taoist Narrative

A Chinese painted marble table screen, early 20th century the square marble panel hand painted with a Taoist figural narrative in circular reserve surrounded by clouds, possibly of the yellow emperor and his attendants meeting the mysterious goddess Xuan…

Japanese lacquered and mother-of-pearl inlaid screen, early…

Peacock and Blossom Lacquered Screen

Japanese lacquered and mother-of-pearl inlaid screen, early 20th century, depicting peacocks and birds amongst blossoming trees, chrysanthemum and further foliage, 123 x 120 cm

Chinese black lacquered dividing screen with mother of pearl…

Black Lacquer Screen with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Chinese black lacquered dividing screen with mother of pearl inlay and applied stone decoration, including nephrite urns, 183 cm high

A pair of 18th century Japanese Edo period painted screens,…

18th Century Japanese Kabuki Actor Painted Screens

A pair of 18th century Japanese Edo period painted screens, attributed to Hanabusa Itch?. Each with six panels depicting kabuki actors. Some wear consistent with age including fading and some surface losses. Pale blue decorative pattern to the reverse.…

A Chinese coromandel lacquer screen, early 20th century, 217 x…

Chinese Coromandel Lacquer Screen: Early 20th Century Masterpiece

A Chinese coromandel lacquer screen, early 20th century, 217 x 196 cm

A Chinese six panel screen, the front carved and painted with…

Chinese Palace Maidens: Carved and Painted Six Panel Screen

A Chinese six panel screen, the front carved and painted with maidens in a palace setting. Height: 183 cm. Width: 210 cm approx.

An impressive Chinese carved jade table screen, mounted in…

Chinese Republic Period Jade Table Screen on Rosewood Stand

An impressive Chinese carved jade table screen, mounted in carved rosewood stand, Republic period, 35.5 cm high overall

A Chinese black lacquer painted hanging screen, 6 x 86 cm

Chinese Black Lacquer Hanging Screen: 6x86cm

A Chinese black lacquer painted hanging screen, 6 x 86 cm

A rare Chinese silver architectural table screen, X-ray tested .…

A rare Chinese silver architectural table screen, X-ray tested .950 silver., the large architectural double-sided table screen, embossed and chased silver, unmarked. 'In 1866, the silver table screen was brought to Victoria from china by Maa Louey…

An antique Chinese carved timber three-fold screen with…

An antique Chinese carved timber three-fold screen with engraved brass panels, 19th/20th century, 90 cm high, 90 cm wide

Good Chinese jade & carved wood table screen, carved jade…

Good Chinese jade & carved wood table screen, carved jade plaque depicting figures in a lakeside setting, in a carved wood fitted screen, height 30 cm; width 32 cm

A Chinese embroidered silk screen panel, 20th century, in a…

A Chinese embroidered silk screen panel, 20th century, in a glazed wooden frame, the embroidery panel depicting a peacock, cranes and birds surrounded by floral scrolls. Weight 198g height 60 cm, width 41.5 cm

A decorative screen, Japanese, circa 1980's, elmwood in…

A decorative screen, Japanese, circa 1980's, elmwood in decorative pattern, 143 cm high, 143 cm wide

Magnificent Japanese late Meiji period six panel screen, of…

Magnificent Japanese late Meiji period six panel screen, of rectangular form, finely painted with a scene of geshias and attendants within an interior with screen, musical instruments, table and robe hanger, in rich tones with gilt ground, height 171 cm,…

An antique lacquered leather Chinoiserie painted folding screen,…

An antique lacquered leather Chinoiserie painted folding screen, 18th/19th century, comprising four panels with stud trim, each depicting figural scenes amidst abundant flora, each panel 127 cm high, 52 cm wide

A fine and very decorative Japanese Kano school painted…

A fine and very decorative Japanese Kano school painted six-fold 'Cranes in landscape' screen Meiji Period (1868-1912) 170 cm high 378 cm wide, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Provenance: The Collection of Martyn Cook and Thomas Hamel, Sydney. Mossgreen 20 May…

A Japanese six-panel folding screen, Edo / Meiji period,…

A Japanese six-panel folding screen, Edo / Meiji period, applied to a later screen, six colour on paper (Edo period) panels cut from an earlier screen featuring scenes from the the Tale of the Heike - Battle of Ichi-No-Tani recounting the war between two…

Antique Chinese carved rosewood painted screen vintage painted…

Chinese Carved Rosewood Painted Figural Screen with Marble Plaque

Antique Chinese carved rosewood painted screen vintage painted figural screen, depicting figures in an interior setting, on marble plaque, in well carved fitted rosewood stand, height 52 cm, width 38 cm. Crack across the marble.

A large Japanese export two panel mirrored dragon screen, early…

Japanese Dragon Mirrored Screen, Early 20th Century

A large Japanese export two panel mirrored dragon screen, early 20th century the imposing pair of rectangular hinged panels, each with a dark wooden frame richly carved and pierced in deep relief with dragons and foliate decoration, with bone and…

An Oriental carved teak screen, 20th century the free standing…

Carved Teak Oriental Screen Divider with Birds and Scrolls

An Oriental carved teak screen, 20th century the free standing screen or room divider, carved with pierced panels of scrolls and birds and relief carved geometric panels between rows of spindles. Height 178 cm, width 161 cm, depth 48 cm