Table Screen with Scene of Imperial Traveling Palace

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
Not on view
The inscription on one side of this screen was composed by the Qianlong Emperor in honor of the traveling palace that is detailed on the other side.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 玉插屏
  • Title:
    Table Screen with Scene of Imperial Traveling Palace
  • Period:
    Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
  • Culture:
    China
  • Medium:
    Jade (nephrite)
  • Dimensions:
    H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
  • Classification:
    Jade
  • Credit Line:
    Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
  • Object Number:
    02.18.580
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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