Chinese Lacquerware Six-Panel Tabletop Screen – "Hundred Birds Worship the Phoenix"

In Chinese folklore, the phoenix (Fenghuang) is the benevolent sovereign of all winged creatures. The tale tells that during times of famine, the diligent phoenix shared its gathered fruits and seeds to save the forest. In gratitude, every bird offered a feather from its own plumage, crowning the phoenix with radiant beauty and flying in celebration around it. This legendary scene—known as "Hundred Birds Worshipping the Phoenix" (Bai Niao Chao Feng)—has for centuries symbolized prosperity, rightful leadership, and joyful harmony.

This Six-Panel Lacquerware Tabletop Screen captures that vibrant legend in a versatile, miniature folding format. Measuring 47 cm long by 24 cm high when unfolded (and weighing a solid 570 g), the screen features glossy black-and-gold lacquerware techniques, framed by delicate traditional borders. Golden peacocks, cranes, swallows, and songbirds swirl through blossoming peonies and pine boughs around the enthroned phoenix.

Unlike full-scale architectural dividers, this tabletop screen is designed specifically for intimate styling. Stand it in a gentle accordion curve on a living room console, behind a Gongfu tea tray, on a study bookshelf, or as a backdrop for a Buddha altar or incense burner.

When ambient light catches the glossy lacquer and golden brushwork, the screen casts a warm, luminous glow that instantly elevates any tabletop into a curated gallery of imperial Chinese craft.

Key Details:

• Auspicious Legendary Motif: Depicts the classic "Hundred Birds Worshipping the Phoenix" theme, symbolizing peace, harmony, and prosperity.
• Six Folding Panels: Articulated panels fold and unfold smoothly to adjust width, angle, and curvature on your display surface.
• Lustrous Lacquer Finish: Glossy black lacquer base adorned with rich golden line work, blossoms, and birds.
• Tabletop Proportions: Measures approx. 47 cm L × 0.6 cm W × 24 cm H (18.5" × 9.4"); weight approx. 570 g.
• Versatile Display Backdrop: Perfect focal background for tea tables, consoles, desks, curios cabinets, and altars.
• Compact & Portable: Folds flat for easy storage, gifting, or safe transport.