California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 14, 2014  Mar. 14, 2014

 Lot # 2143 
A LARGE CARVED SUANZHI WOOD "CARPS" FLOOR SCREEN    清 酸枝木雕"鯉魚跳龍門"屏風


  • Dimension: H: 71 in (180.4 cm) W: 51 3/4 in (131.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $8000

Finely double-side pierce carved, the rectangular screen depicts a scene of carps jumping through dragon gate amidst ocean waves, clouds, and pine trees, all within a roundel, the four edges carved with plum flowers, orchid flowers, bamboo, and chrysanthemum flowers, representing Mei Lan Zhu Ju, all on top of rectangular section relief carved with lotus flowers in three panels, inset into en-suite stand, carved with peony flowers in two rectangular sections, the skirt carved with cloud, ruyi, and line patterns, the side supports pierce carved with flower vines, the base stand carved with flowers and tendrils. The wood is of natural orange-brown color with dark spots and grains. Qing Dynasty period.