A carved celadon jade circular table screen Qing dynasty, 19th…
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A carved celadon jade circular table screen Qing Dynasty, 19th century, (2), one side with undercut detailing depicting two boys standing on a rocky ledge beside a pine tree growing from a high cliff to the side, and with a pavilion set on a rocky promontary above with further pine trees growing nearby, the distant mountains rising to ribbon-like clouds, the reverse with a blossoMing prunus tree with gnarled trunk growing beside rockwork and leafy plants sprouting from the fissures, the stone of pale greenish tone with paler mottling and slight russet suffusions, fitted wood stand, (2), 18.6 cm diameter. Screens such as the present example largely developed in the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty when pieces of high quality jade became more accessible. They were important decorative objects for the scholar's studio. Considered the equivalent of paintings in stone, jade table screens depict scenes from classical literature, Daoist tales and idyllic moments in nature. The screens were displayed on stands allowing natural light to illuminate the carved features and transport the viewer into the tranquil landscape depicted.

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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