Large Folding Screen

Astonishing design, brilliant combinations of colors, impressive craftsmanship and quality painting make this luxurious decorative folding screen a showpiece of artistry. Panels of this folding screen are crafted from wood and are then hand-painted by artist on an antiqued background. The back of this folding screen is painted in antiqued cracked ivory finish. Full of life and joyful energy the painted design of this screen features flowers and a lot of different kind of interacting birds.

Folding screen has one large composition that runs from left to right and is evenly distributed on six panels. Two male peacocks taking center stage in the screen's composition. Glorious appearance and magnificent coloration of these birds always tempted artists; the peacock can be seen as the center of different motifs quite often. Artists portray peacocks in a realistic manner. It is common in Oriental art to pair up peony tree and peacocks in one composition as symbols of love, longevity and beauty. Pheasants grace several panels of this folding screen. When used in decorative motifs this bird represents the south, the sun, beauty and goodness. Another adorable bird - mandarin duck - is depicted on this folding screen. In oriental culture this bird is regarded as an emblem of conjugal fidelity and joy. In Pairs, the mandarin ducks have been used as decorative motifs for folding screens from ancient times to the present. In addition to symbolizing wedding bliss, these birds appear in art as an auspicious wish, or congratulation, for growing prominence. A lot of other birds are masterfully captured by the artist on this painted screen; among the birds you can see beautiful herons, white cranes, nightingales and doves. All of these birds are representative of good life and good fortune.

Luscious flowers, colorful birds, elegantly scrolled branches with fresh tender blooms masterfully painted on the folding screen creating a magnificent scene that is heavenly beautiful. The design and spiritual massage of this folding screen makes it a perfect gift to a couple, and can serve as an astonishing decoration for a wedding or anniversary. This folding screen is imported by Decorative Crafts, Inc