A PAINTED GLASS BONE WOODEN TABLE SCREEN, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

h cm 68 x l cm 41, la cornice h cm 47 x 25,5 h cm 36 x l cm 25

Of rectangular form, with a wooden and bone frame finely carved and pierced with floral and foliate motifs, embellished with mother-of-pearl inlays depicting flowers, scrolling vines and auspicious symbols. The central reverse-painted glass panel depicts the Immortal Magu seated on the back of a deer, set within a mountainous landscape with trees and architectural elements. The frame is supported by a wooden stand with shaped lateral uprights and stepped feet.

清 19世纪   硬木透雕嵌螺钿座屏   麻姑献寿（骑鹿）玻璃画