Ming Dynasty Coromandel Screen

Eight-panel Coromandel screen is hand-carved and painted with traditional Ming dynasty palace scene. On this Coromandel screen the palace scene is runs diagonally from the bottom left to the upper right corner. All action takes place within the palace walls. On the bottom left hand corner of the screen we see the delegation approaching in the carriage towards the guarded gateway. We also see some courtiers meeting on the left from the central pavilion were the host is been honored by the two young men. In the front of the central pavilion a guards is lined up, creating a ceremonial path for guests’ arrival. The back of this Coromandel screen room divider has a hand-incised bird and bamboo motif. This Coromandel screen is imported by Decorative Crafts, Inc.