Dimensions: Weight: 7260g, Length: 67.5 cm, Width: 16.5 Height: 44 cm

Chinese Qing White Jade Carved Dragon Motif Large Table screen. This screen is made of nephrite jade from the western region known as Xinjiang, in a thick, large rectangular form. Delicate and gentle, it embosses natural veins jade and moist atmosphere. On frame and raised with a huge Zitan hardwood stand and surround with round pin green jade. The jade carved with flowers blossom, foliage, and interlocking tendril. Beautiful clean translucent even tone, finely polished stone, moist milky appearance all over surfaces. Its vivid craftsmanship makes it a unique worth.Notes:Jade is precious because it is rare, and because the quality of jade corresponds to virtue. It relates to such virtues as benevolence, wisdom, righteousness, propriety, loyalty, and trustworthiness, and it also corresponds to the ways of the heaven and earth. Jade is mild and gentle, just like a benevolence. Jade has a fine texture yet it is solid, just like a wise person, with a careful, meticulous and thorough way of handling things. Though jade has edges and corners, it is not sharp and will not hurt others, resembling a sense of justice and uprightness. When the jade is hung, it symbolizes polite restraint and prudence. When it is struck, it releases a clear and spirited sound like music. Though jade is beautiful, blemishes do not obscure its merits. Just like loyalty, it is without bias and without the need to conceal. In addition, the color of jade can be seen from all angles. Just like trustworthiness, a persons behavior is consistent with words. Even in a darkened room, a person is trustworthy and does not cheat others. Jade is crystal like, glittering and translucent as a white rainbow, like the white clouds of heaven, which harmonize the heavens and correspond to heavenly principles. The spirit of the jade can be seen in the landscape, like when jade lies in a deep pool, it makes the river enchanting. When jade rests on the mountain, the grass becomes luxuriant. Wherever located, it is bound to have an effect, just like a noble demeanor can harmonize many things and benefit the whole region. People everywhere cherish jade, which is because people respect and admire virtue. The noble virtues are the manifestation of heavenly principles.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.
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