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Japanese Six Panel Screen: Inuoumono (Dog Chase)

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
A practice in the 12th to 14th centuries in which trained dogs were released into an enclosed space, and samurai would shoot them with modified arrows (so as not to injure the dogs) while riding horses to demonstrate their archery prowess. Nobility would sometimes participate as well, and Inuomono would draw a crowd of spectators. (This practice lost popularity after the 14th century and ended completely in the 19th century.) Tosa School painting in mineral pigments and ink on mulberry paper with gold leaf clouds and a silk brocade border. Pair available, sold separately.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S1242B
Incollect Reference #:	666334

Dimensions

W.	112 in;	H.	54 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	284.48 cm;	H.	137.16 cm;	D.	1.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects