Antique, possibly Ming Dynasty, Asian folding screen. Hand painted and hand crafted. The piece is crafted from natural stone, metal, and wood. Carved and inlaid details throughout. The figurals and designs are raised from the surface. The figurals are depicted playing musical instruments, serving tea, and more.Comes with a paper that reads: Certificate Of Antiquity. To my/our best knowledge, I/we hereby certify that investigation has been made of the art below and found sand were made over 700 years ago during the 1368-1644 Ming dynasty. Eight panel screen with multi colored jade inlays. Estimate value $300,000. At the request and by the authority of the curator of the Chinese antiquity department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art? The paper is signed and dated 1981, possibly a photocopy of an original paperwork.Six center panels measure approx 17W x 84H inches. End panels measure approx 16.75W x 84H inches. Cracking present, some wear to metal feet, hinges need repair, some need reattachment and repair. Surface wear consistent with age, use and exposure. Some tape residue present to screen. Property of Manhattan Estate DuPont Heir.Antiques, antique Asian screen, Asian decorative arts, homewares, housewares, collectibles, home decor, home accents, home accessories, Asian folding screen, inlaid Asian folding screen, Antique Asian Ming Dynasty Jade Inlay Folding Screen, Asian screen, orientalia, orientalism, 8x