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Japanese Six-Panel Screen: Chrysanthemums (Kiku) on Gold Leaf

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Celebrating the enduring beauty of kiku (chrysanthemums), this Edo period (1603–1868) screen presents cascading blossoms rendered in luminous gofun (powdered shell pigment) and mineral pigments against a richly gilded ground. Flowing hills, drifting gold clouds, and the monumental flowering plants create a composition that is both decorative and quietly emotive, exemplifying the refined elegance of early Japanese screen painting. In Japanese culture, chrysanthemums have long symbolized longevity, renewal, and the arrival of autumn, making them one of the country’s most revered seasonal motifs. Anonymous in authorship yet masterfully executed, the screen is finished with a silk brocade border, lacquered wood trim, and bronze mounts, dating to circa 1780.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1780
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S2138
Incollect Reference #:	890902

Dimensions

W.	150 in;	H.	66.75 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	381 cm;	H.	169.55 cm;	D.	1.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques, with over 45 years of expertise, is a renowned source for fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, and more. Our diverse collection also includes Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture, available at our Hudson, NY gallery. For inquiries, contact 518.828.8585 or email thegallery@nagaantiques.com.

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