Chinese Hardwood Table Screen Inlaid With Mother-of-pearl, 19th Century

A beautiful Chinese hardwood table screen, finely carved and adorned with mother-of-pearl inlays featuring floral and geometric motifs. The central scene, painted on paper, depicts the famous deities Fu, Lu, and Shou, traditional symbols of prosperity, success, and longevity. This iconography, highly prized in the literati interiors of the late Qing period, lends the piece a strong decorative and symbolic value. The frame and base display meticulous craftsmanship, typical of pieces intended for scholarly decoration. The mother-of-pearl, applied with precision, provides beautiful iridescent reflections that enhance the balance of the composition. Dimensions: Height: 30.5 cm Width: 20 cm