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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Gourds on Bamboo Arbor

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
In Japan, gardeners train their gourds and squashes up an arbor to create a perfect gourd shape. Gourds were used for containers and the more perfect the shape the more desirable the container. Mid Edo period (1614 - 1868) Rimpa school painting with gold leaf gourds and mineral pigments on oxidized silver leaf ground. Interesting mottled effect on the silver leafground. Has a silk brocade border.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	18th Century
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S1665
Incollect Reference #:	350551

Dimensions

W.	73 in;	H.	67.5 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	185.42 cm;	H.	171.45 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

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