A19th century Chinese eight-panelCoromandel screen depicting an elaborate courtly scene with several dozen figures.Incised black lacquer with polychrome decoration. Below the primary scene are a variety of floral designs. The reverse of the screen bears a bird-and-flower scene and eight individual landscapes.

Each panel measures 69" x 12 1/4". There is a considerable amount of wear across the eight panels, including losses and cracking to the lacquer, as well as general grime and staining.