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Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Folding Screen

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Folding Screen

£245.00 GBP
£245.00 GBP
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A striking antique Chinese folding screen featuring hand-applied mother of pearl detailing set against lacquered panels. Decorated with blossoming branches and birds, the screen is framed by intricately carved ebonised wood, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and symbolic motifs. Rich in patina and character, this piece offers both visual drama and cultural heritage, making it ideal as a statement room divider or decorative wall feature.

 

 

Details

 

 

  • Origin: China
  • Period: Early to mid 20th century
  • Construction: Lacquered wood with mother of pearl inlay
  • Finish: Black and deep oxblood red lacquer
  • Design: Floral branches with birds, carved crest and base panels
  • Format: Folding screen (two-panel)
  • Condition: Original condition with visible wear, surface marks, and patina consistent with age

 

 

 

Dimensions

 

 

  • Height: approx. 72 cm
  • Width (each panel): approx. 33 cm
  • Total width (open): approx. 66cm
  • Depth (folded): approx. 4 cm

 

 

 

Styling Notes

 

 

Perfect for eclectic, chinoiserie, maximalist, or vintage interiors. Works beautifully as a decorative screen in a bedroom, hallway, or behind a sofa, or mounted as wall art for a dramatic focal point.

 

 

Delivery & Collection

 

 

UK-wide delivery available — message for a tailored quote;

Collection welcome from West Yorkshire;

Professionally packed and handled with care;

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Delivery
Furniture, anywhere in the UK£70 flat
Everything else, UKFree
Everything else, international£30
Collection in personFree, West Yorkshire, by arrangement

One flat rate for furniture wherever you are in the country, sent from West Yorkshire with a specialist furniture carrier rather than a parcel courier. Smaller pieces travel free within the UK. Collection in person is welcome.

Condition and returns

Everything is original and second-hand, so expect the marks a piece has picked up over sixty or seventy years. Anything beyond ordinary wear is described and photographed. If a piece arrives and it is not as described, get in touch within 14 days and we will sort it out.

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