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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Falcons in Flight

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Showa period (1926 - 1989) vibrant painting on silk of eagles hunting over turbulent water. The painting on this screen was made using a dying process called somemono, a traditional type of resist dying similar to batik. The dyed silk painting was mounted in a traditional Japanese manner, and then set into a sturdy wooden frame that is able to be displayed on the floor or on the wall. Screen is backed with raw linen, and is signed and dated on the reverse. Signature reads Shinzo or Makoto-zo (same characters, different readings) and is dated 1940.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Creation Date:	1940
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S1748
Incollect Reference #:	456080

Dimensions

W.	52.5 in;	H.	63 in;
W.	133.35 cm;	H.	160.02 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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