Table screen decorated with cranes beneath pine trees and calligraphy

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 1300
Type: lacquers; screen
Date of production:
1736–1796
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials: lacquer; mother-of-pearl; precious stone; wood
Techniques: inlay
Dimensions: height: 26.7 cm
width: 21.8 cm
Objects on Chinese scholars’ desks are at once functional products of craftsmanship and pieces representing the ideals of Confucionist erudition. Confucionist virtues are reflected by the table screen decorated by a poem. Qianlong reign.