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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Samurai Warrior

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Standing portrait of a samurai, thought to be Heiji Shigemori. Startlingly similar to a painting exhibited in the 1928 Neiten exhibition. (See b/w image of screen that was shown at Neiten, painted by Master Matsuoka Eiku.) This screen was painted by his student at that time (1928). Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with silk brocade border and black natural wood trim. Signature and seals read: Wakebe Gorei (died 1989)

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S1938
Incollect Reference #:	720185

Dimensions

W.	68.5 in;	H.	68.25 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	173.99 cm;	H.	173.36 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