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oriental folding screen hand-painted with birds and flowers on antiqued red background |
ORIENTAL FOLDING SCREEN
oriental screen measures:
overall -
72"W x 84"H
each panel - 18"W
This full of character four-panel oriental screen is crafted
from wood and has a stunning design hand-painted by an artist on an antiqued
crackled red background. The back of this folding screen s hand
finished in antiqued crackled red. Composition of this oriental screen has a
unique structure. Embraced by dynamic decorative border with flower motif two thirds of the
oriental screen is dedicated to one large composition that continues from one
panel to the next. The main scene futures different kind of birds in a
nature setting. The bottom part of the screen is divided in four separate and
unique compositions, each panel features a beautiful flower arrangement that is
realistically hand painted. Among other birds you can see a couple of herons
painted on the foreground of the two central panels. The Heron is considered an
emblem of longevity, and from China comes the practice of regarding this bird as
a mount of the gods. When paired in decorative composition with water flowers in
China, the herons traditionally convey a wish for success in the bureaucratic
examination that provided a major means of professional advancement. Traditional
peony tree with it's luscious flowers, plum tree with tender blooms,
narcissus and water flowers are masterfully painted on this oriental folding
screen. Narcissus blooms in late winter and in oriental culture is
a symbol of the New Year. This New Year's accusations leads to the flower's
status as an emblem of good fortune and new beginning. Overall tasteful and
sophisticated composition creates a powerful and vivid design. This hand-painted
oriental screen can truly be considered a mobile piece of art. This oriental
screen is imported by Decorative Crafts, Inc
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