Description
Antique Chinese rosewood and Dali marble table screen. the framed Dali marble panel inserts into the hardwood base for vertical display. Nicely carved with geometric designs. Retains original finish with warm brown tones over fine rosewood grain, consistent with age.
Age: 20th Century Circa 1920’s
Dimensions: 18″ wide x 22 3/4″ high x 7 5/8″ deep
Near the ancient town of Dali in Yunnan Province in Southwest China is the towering massif called Cangshan that contains extraordinary marble deposits noted for their unique twisted striations and explosive combinations of colors. This Yunnan stone was esteemed so early in China that the Chinese word for “marble” is “dali.” This marble is also the source of Dali Dreamstones, natural canvases that reveal mysterious variegated patterns within each formation.
