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Pair of Rare Antique Japanese Folding Screens with Provenance

Offered by: Tishu

Description
An amazing pair of matching antique Japanese folding screen predating 1812-1813, most likely from Keno School. Six panels each depict Chinese-inspired landscapes showing cranes, pines, peonies, cherry blossoms, mountains and water, all symbols of prosperity and longevity, decorated with splashed gold leaf. Amazingly, the screens come with an original period fitted pine wood case. Under the cover, it has hand-written with note describing the location of the warehouse as well as the date of the storage with the Japanese reign mark dated 1812. An original receipt from a NYC gallery dated 1985 is also included.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	paint on paper screen
Condition:	Excellent. a fewe minor losses around the folding part
Creation Date:	pre 1812
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	145314

Dimensions

W.	90 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	228.6 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.