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A Japanese Antique Floor Screen

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A striking antique Japanese floor screen circa 1840-1880, end of Edo period in the Tosa School Style. It is comprised of six panels and depicting "Genji" love stories in a garden setting. Gold leaves occupy the background and the characters were hand painted in a very precise and realistic style. Original frame with the hinges and corner hardware. Old label on the back as shown in the picture.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Painting and gold leaves on paper, wood frame with brass hardware.
Condition:	Fair. Antique condition with many restorations; several repaired long cracks across the paper. Small losses, minor detachment on the corners. Some tear on the back paper. Authentic antique decorative piece with old wear and repairs reflected by the price.
Creation Date:	1840-80.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	127707

Dimensions

W.	115 in;	H.	53 in;	D.	0.5 in;
W.	292.1 cm;	H.	134.62 cm;	D.	1.27 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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