Folding screen

Folding screen
Chinese folding screen used at the Austrian imperial court, c. 18th century, the Imperial Furniture Collection
Traditional Chinese屏風
Simplified Chinese屏风
Literal meaning"Wind Blocker", "Wind Stopper", or "Wind Wall"
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyinpíngfēng

A folding screen, also known as pingfeng (Chinese: 屏風; pinyin: píngfēng), is a type of free-standing furniture consisting of several frames or panels, which are often connected by hinges or by other means. They have practical and decorative uses, and can be made in a variety of designs with different kinds of materials. Folding screens originated from ancient China, eventually spreading to the rest of East Asia, and were popular amongst Europeans.

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