Antique Chinese four-panel Coromandel lacquered screen decorated with carved, incised and painted scenes of palace life in muted tones of blue, green and rose. The back of the screen is decorated with mountain views, trees and flowers. The background is black. There is minor damage to the screen as depicted in the photos. These screens would sometimes have up to thirty layers of lacquer. The name refers to the Coromandel Coast in India where screens and other furnishings from China were loaded onto ships carrying goods to Europe. Each panel measures 79" high x 16.25" wide x .75" deep.