Plaque for a table screen

Detail of a pattern
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At A Glance

  • Period

    18th century
  • Geography

    China
  • Material

    Variegated slate, possibly enhanced by dye
  • Dimension

    H x W x D: 19.5 x 12.5 x 1.5 cm (7 11/16 x 4 15/16 x 9/16 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1991.17
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1991.17

Object Details

  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Plum Blossoms, Chrysanthemums, and Bamboo (July 30 to December 4, 2011)
    America Meets Asia at the Freer Gallery of Art (May 9, 1993 to August 8, 1994)
    The Arts of China (November 18, 1990 to September 7, 2014)
  • Origin

    China
  • Credit Line

    Bequest of Elizabeth Hamm Glass
  • Type

    Sculpture
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