Chinese Soapstone Six Panel Folding Screen

Impressive Chinese six-panel folding screen featuring carved soapstone decoration dating from circa 1930s. Each panel has three recessed windows profusely decorated with colourful carved soapstone. The four inner panels are decorated with female figures with trees and the end panels feature scholars objects and vases with cherry blossom and bamboo leaves. The screen is supported by square legs with decorative pierced pelmet. The reverse side is decorated with a scratch carved landscape with mountains, houses and trees. Standing 3ft6″ tall the six folding panels fold away completely on brass hinges, so when not required it can be neatly tucked away. Construction:- Wood and soapstone