This is a black lacquered, six-panel folding screen featuring intricate hand-painted scenes of the "Twelve Beauties of Jinling". Cultural Significance: The screen celebrates traditional Chinese art and cultural aesthetics, often used as a decorative piece for home decor. Literary Reference: The "Twelve Beauties of Jinling" are prominent female characters from Dream of the Red Chamber, a renowned Chinese novel rich in descriptions and themes related to Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. this is in great as found condition and as such will have the odd mark due to age and use but still looks great. please see photos for condition and ask any questions you may have. this comes with its original box.