Plaque – Biscuit porselein

A Chinese carved white biscuit porcelain plaque in a frame made of burl wood behind glass.Probably from the workshop of Chen Guozhi, Tongzhi to Guangxu (1862-1908), China.The rectangular porcelain plaque carved in relief and left unglazed, depicting figures in a mountainous river landscape. In the foreground, two scholarly figures or servants stand in front of a scholar’s studio, surrounded by trees and rocks. Inside the roofed building, another scholar stands at a table with a water pot, likely in the act of painting. In the background, a docked boat rests near a bridge, where another figure and a lakeside pavilion are visible.The trees and building in the foreground are larger and carved more deeply, while the background is rendered with softer and more delicate details. This contrast draws the viewer into the serene scenery, creating a compelling sense of depth and movement. The scene is inspired by the classical landscape paintings of the Song, Ming and Qing dynasties.Probably originally used as a table screen, which was one of the most important objects in a Chinese scholar’s studio, either placed on the painting table for decorative purposes or, to shield the desk from breezes. A table screen was vital for the... lees verder bij Catawiki