H540xW410xD200mm, China
This is screen is actually classified in history as a stationary, in the Song dynasty it is designed to be used as a screen to shield the inkwell from evaporation. As time goes on, it became more of a desktop decorative item. This cha ping has stone painting framed by mahogany. The painting cleverly made use of the grain of the marble in the composition, at the back is a poem about a snow scene which reflect the marble grain. The frame is removable, the painting can be taken out easily to show the reverse side.
Mountain Folkcraft 