Sandalwood Gilt Carved Qilin Screen on Stand | Chinese Chinoiserie Table Sculpture

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This vintage table screen is carved from sandalwood and features a central roundel in relief, depicting a qilin — a … Read more This vintage table screen is carved from sandalwood and features a central roundel in relief, depicting a qilin — a mythical beast symbolizing benevolence, prosperity, and good fortune — surrounded by swirling ruyi clouds and flame motifs. The carving is accented with gilt (竹黄/贴金) detailing that highlights the scales, mane, and cloud forms against the dark wood ground.

The roundel is set within a carved, openwork stand with scrolling cloud and foliate motifs, allowing the piece to stand freely as a desktop display. The reverse of the screen is finished in plain polished wood. See less