Description A Chinese hulu-shaped zitan panel dating from the 19th century. The panel is inlaid with agate, white and spinach jade, cloisonne, coral, tourmaline, and jadeite. It depicts fruit, flowers, and scholar's items on a yellow ground with a red border. Dimensions are: 21 1/4 inches tall X 14 1/4 inches wide, 54 cm X 36.2 cm. All measurements are approximate.
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Condition Report There are areas of cracking and overpainting. There is a chip to the reverse as well as separation at the seams.
Provenance From a private New York City collection.
Notes A pair of similar inlaid hulu panels depicting a landscape was sold at Christie's London, November 7, 2011, as lot 285.