Byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) - Lacquered wood, Silk, Paper - Japan - Second half Edo period (18th–first half 19th century)
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Original six-panel byôbu folding screen from Japan, Kanô School style, depicting a waterside landscape with cranes and a plum tree on a gold-leaf ground, painted with mineral pigments and ink on mulberry paper with silk brocade borders and a red lacquered frame; 173.5 cm high, 349 cm wide, dating to the second half of the Edo period, with very good restored condition and a certificate of authenticity included.
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An exquisite tall six-panel folding screen 屏風 (byôbu), featuring a refined Kanô School 狩野派 style painting of an auspicious waterside landscape with cranes 鶴 (tsuru).
The composition is dominated on the right by the dramatic twisting trunk and spreading branches of a flowering plum tree 梅 (ume). Around its base grow dwarf bamboo 笹 (sasa) and flowering shrubs with white and pink blossoms. Along the water's edge three cranes gather, comprising two red-crowned cranes 丹頂鶴 (tanchôzuru) and a white-naped crane 真鶴 (mana’zuru). One crane bends towards the water while the other two stand prominently beneath the flowering plum.
On the left, three swallows 燕 (tsubame) sweep through the air above the water, with softly rendered hills and flowering trees appearing in the distance. The entire composition is set against a rich gold-leaf ground, with dense stylised gold clouds and finely speckled edges running through the landscape.
Executed in mineral pigments and ink on mulberry paper against a shimmering gold-leaf ground. The painting is surrounded by two patterned silk brocade borders and mounted within a vibrant red lacquered wooden frame.
Period: Japan – Second half Edo period (18th–first half 19th century).
Dimensions:
Total width 349 cm (2 × 59.7 cm and 4 × 57.4 cm); Height 173.5 cm.
Considering its age, the screen is in very good restored condition with traces of wear consistent with age on both sides. There are restorations and touch-ups to the gold leaf, together with some small chips and wear to the red lacquered frame. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
The folding screen is well suited for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art, but can also be displayed as a standalone piece.
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 exquisite tall six-panel folding screen 屏風 (byôbu), featuring a refined Kanô School 狩野派 style painting of an auspicious waterside landscape with cranes 鶴 (tsuru).
The composition is dominated on the right by the dramatic twisting trunk and spreading branches of a flowering plum tree 梅 (ume). Around its base grow dwarf bamboo 笹 (sasa) and flowering shrubs with white and pink blossoms. Along the water's edge three cranes gather, comprising two red-crowned cranes 丹頂鶴 (tanchôzuru) and a white-naped crane 真鶴 (mana’zuru). One crane bends towards the water while the other two stand prominently beneath the flowering plum.
On the left, three swallows 燕 (tsubame) sweep through the air above the water, with softly rendered hills and flowering trees appearing in the distance. The entire composition is set against a rich gold-leaf ground, with dense stylised gold clouds and finely speckled edges running through the landscape.
Executed in mineral pigments and ink on mulberry paper against a shimmering gold-leaf ground. The painting is surrounded by two patterned silk brocade borders and mounted within a vibrant red lacquered wooden frame.
Period: Japan – Second half Edo period (18th–first half 19th century).
Dimensions:
Total width 349 cm (2 × 59.7 cm and 4 × 57.4 cm); Height 173.5 cm.
Considering its age, the screen is in very good restored condition with traces of wear consistent with age on both sides. There are restorations and touch-ups to the gold leaf, together with some small chips and wear to the red lacquered frame. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
The folding screen is well suited for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art, but can also be displayed as a standalone piece.
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
Second half Edo period (18th–first half 19th century)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Lacquered wood, Silk, Paper
Height
173.5 cm
Width
349 cm
Title of artwork
Byôbu 屏風 (folding screen)
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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