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Framed Japanese Textile Art Meiji Period

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese decorated silk panel that was framed and made into a fireplace screen. Great care of taken by expert hands to create this panel by using a combination of Yuzen resist dye, painting and embroidery of couching stiches in gold threads. It depicts a poetic nocturnal scene with a white egret standing in the shallow water on one foot under a weeping willow. A full moon is half hidden in the clouds. One can feel the breeze that flirts with the willow and is enjoyed by the bird. The motion is in perfectly reflected in the stillness. The workmanship is superb when examined in details. The resistant dye created a meticulous gradience of color and a subtly shifting dimension. The moon, the cloud, the water all blended in like a painting. The willow branches were painted so beautifully in a manner that is realistic and stylized at the same time. The embroidery accent tassels were done sparsely, this together with the size, suggest that this panel might have been made as a fukusa panel for a special gift giving. The overlook of the piece calls in mind the paintings and prints by Watanabe Shotei and Ohara Koson. There is a kanji signature in seal form "Kobun" on the lower right but it is not identified. The black wood frame with fitted with conforming stands on dowels and the back in completely sealed.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Textile and wood frame
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Textile in fine condition with age wear and small spotting. The frame shows some surface wear. One stand shows significant paint rubbing but we think it is beautiful the way it is as patina. Can repaint upon request.
Creation Date:	1890-1910s
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	429099

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	27 in;	D.	10 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	68.58 cm;	D.	25.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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