Pair of tall 2-panel screens with dragon & tiger - Paper, Lacquered wood, Silk, Mulberry Paper, Gold leaf - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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An original Japanese Edo-period pair of two-panel folding screens depicting a dragon and tiger, made with ink on mulberry paper and gold leaf in lacquered wood frames with silk trims, measuring 171.5 × 378.8 cm overall.
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A superb pair of tall two-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screens) with Kanô School-style paintings depicting the iconic pairing of a dragon 龍 (ryû) and tiger 虎 (tora).
On one screen, the tiger crouches next to a grove of bamboo 竹 (take), poised to spring as it roars towards the dragon. Across the pair, the dragon rises from the waves, its sinuous body winding through the branches of a gnarled plum tree 梅 (ume) in blossom. Billowing gold-leaf clouds encompass the scenes.
The dragon and tiger represent complementary forces: the dragon is associated with the heavens, water and rain, while the tiger is associated with the earth and wind. The expressive sumi-e 墨絵 (ink painting) is executed on mulberry paper and heightened with gold leaf.
Each painting is bordered by two patterned silk brocade trims and set within a lacquered wooden frame with metal hardware.
Period: Japan – Edo period (17th–18th century).
Dimensions: Height 171.5 cm, width of each screen 189.4 cm (2 x 94.7 cm). Total width of both screens 378.8 cm.
Both screens are in good restored condition, with signs of age and use. Restorations include a more visible repair to the upper gold-leaf clouds of the dragon screen, touch-ups to the fronts, and repapering to the reverse with reinforced hinges. Please refer to the photographs for a clear condition reference.
The screens can be mounted flat on a wall as one composition or displayed as freestanding pieces.
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 TranslateA superb pair of tall two-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screens) with Kanô School-style paintings depicting the iconic pairing of a dragon 龍 (ryû) and tiger 虎 (tora).
On one screen, the tiger crouches next to a grove of bamboo 竹 (take), poised to spring as it roars towards the dragon. Across the pair, the dragon rises from the waves, its sinuous body winding through the branches of a gnarled plum tree 梅 (ume) in blossom. Billowing gold-leaf clouds encompass the scenes.
The dragon and tiger represent complementary forces: the dragon is associated with the heavens, water and rain, while the tiger is associated with the earth and wind. The expressive sumi-e 墨絵 (ink painting) is executed on mulberry paper and heightened with gold leaf.
Each painting is bordered by two patterned silk brocade trims and set within a lacquered wooden frame with metal hardware.
Period: Japan – Edo period (17th–18th century).
Dimensions: Height 171.5 cm, width of each screen 189.4 cm (2 x 94.7 cm). Total width of both screens 378.8 cm.
Both screens are in good restored condition, with signs of age and use. Restorations include a more visible repair to the upper gold-leaf clouds of the dragon screen, touch-ups to the fronts, and repapering to the reverse with reinforced hinges. Please refer to the photographs for a clear condition reference.
The screens can be mounted flat on a wall as one composition or displayed as freestanding pieces.
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
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Lacquered wood, Silk, Mulberry Paper, Gold leaf, Paper
Height
171.5 cm
Width
378.8 cm
Title of artwork
Pair of tall 2-panel screens with dragon & tiger
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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