Tea-ceremony folding screen with flowers - Lacquered wood, Mother of pearl - Ichigo Icchô 一后一兆 (1898–1991) - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
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Original Shōwa-period Wajima lacquer two-panel tea-ceremony folding screen by Ichigo Icchô (1898–1991), featuring polychrome low-relief maki-e with mother-of-pearl inlay on a black ground, overall dimensions 173.2 cm wide (two panels of 86.6 cm) and 45.7 cm high, in excellent condition with small edge chips, supplied with a tomobako storage box and a certificate of authenticity.
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An elegant Wajima lacquer two-panel tea-ceremony folding screen 風炉先屏風 (furosaki’byôbu) by Ichigo Icchô 一后一兆 (1898–1991), with canted upper outer corners and delicate sprays of flowering plants against a glossy black lacquer ground.
The floral decoration extends across the lower portion of both panels, leaving a generous expanse of black above. Irises 花菖蒲 (hanashôbu), orchids 蘭 (ran), dandelions, bush clover 萩 (hagi), fringed pinks 撫子 (nadeshiko) and bellflowers 桔梗 (kikyô) are arranged in separate groups, interspersed with slender grasses and trailing foliage. Iridescent shell details catch the light amongst the warm golden tones and muted shades of green and reddish brown.
The decoration is executed in polychrome low-relief lacquer design 平蒔絵 (hiramaki-e), with a golden undertone, complemented by mother-of-pearl inlay 螺鈿 (raden) and textured details. Sprinkled gold lacquer 梨子地 (nashiji) and cut gold foil 切金 (kirigane) add further variation to selected flowers and leaves.
Signed in the lower left corner 一兆作 (Icchô saku), meaning ‘made by Icchô’. Complete with an inscribed, signed and sealed wooden storage box 共箱 (tomobako).
Ichigo Icchô 一后一兆 (1898–1991) was a lacquer artist from Ishikawa Prefecture, recognised for his work in Wajima lacquerware and maki-e decoration. His work combines a distinctive use of colour with assured compositions and delicate detail. He is particularly associated with tea ceremony utensils, including tea caddies 棗 (natsume).
Period: Japan – Shôwa period (1926–1989).
Dimensions:
Height 45.7 cm, Total width 173.2 cm (2 x 86.6 cm).
In very good condition, with small chips along the edges. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateAn elegant Wajima lacquer two-panel tea-ceremony folding screen 風炉先屏風 (furosaki’byôbu) by Ichigo Icchô 一后一兆 (1898–1991), with canted upper outer corners and delicate sprays of flowering plants against a glossy black lacquer ground.
The floral decoration extends across the lower portion of both panels, leaving a generous expanse of black above. Irises 花菖蒲 (hanashôbu), orchids 蘭 (ran), dandelions, bush clover 萩 (hagi), fringed pinks 撫子 (nadeshiko) and bellflowers 桔梗 (kikyô) are arranged in separate groups, interspersed with slender grasses and trailing foliage. Iridescent shell details catch the light amongst the warm golden tones and muted shades of green and reddish brown.
The decoration is executed in polychrome low-relief lacquer design 平蒔絵 (hiramaki-e), with a golden undertone, complemented by mother-of-pearl inlay 螺鈿 (raden) and textured details. Sprinkled gold lacquer 梨子地 (nashiji) and cut gold foil 切金 (kirigane) add further variation to selected flowers and leaves.
Signed in the lower left corner 一兆作 (Icchô saku), meaning ‘made by Icchô’. Complete with an inscribed, signed and sealed wooden storage box 共箱 (tomobako).
Ichigo Icchô 一后一兆 (1898–1991) was a lacquer artist from Ishikawa Prefecture, recognised for his work in Wajima lacquerware and maki-e decoration. His work combines a distinctive use of colour with assured compositions and delicate detail. He is particularly associated with tea ceremony utensils, including tea caddies 棗 (natsume).
Period: Japan – Shôwa period (1926–1989).
Dimensions:
Height 45.7 cm, Total width 173.2 cm (2 x 86.6 cm).
In very good condition, with small chips along the edges. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
Number of objects
1
Artist
Ichigo Icchô 一后一兆 (1898–1991)
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Lacquered wood, Mother of pearl
Height
45.7 cm
Width
173.2 cm
Title of artwork
Tea-ceremony folding screen with flowers
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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