A greenish-white jade rectangular table screen with partial brown spots and carvings on both sides. The front features a relief of a vast landscape of towering mountains, amongst which are several traditional pavilions. A winding path alludes to the poetic imagery of A thousand hills, but no birds in flight; Ten thousand paths, with no persons in sight. The back features a gold foil engraving of an imperial poem, Living amongst riches did not bring peace, so I retreated to Song Liao Mountain to live a hermit's life. A period of solitude brings joy to the mind, thus I plan to ride my horse to a far away place. Here, with its crisp and clear waters, is like no other place on earth. Vast nature stretch beyond, inviting me to live within her in solitude. The calligraphic work is of a orderly and flamboyant style, evoking a temperament of dignity.

Footnote: The featured imperial poem is poem number 124 from volume three page 49 of the Qing Gao Zong Prose Set. The piece was written in 1765 during Emperor Qianlong's fourth inspection tour of the south, therefore it is also included in The Nanxun Shengdian (The Southern Tour).

H: 20 cm