A six-panel byōbu folding screen depicting a military camp curtain with heraldic mon - Paper, Gold leaf, Lacquer - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)
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A six-panel Japanese byōbu folding screen from the late Meiji period, depicting a samurai military camp curtain with three Tachibana crests, in gold leaf and lacquer on paper, measuring 174.5 × 363 cm.
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Description from the seller
An unusual six-panel screen depicting the exterior of a jinmaku, the field curtain used by samurai commanders during military campaigns. The composition is defined by broad gold leaf bands forming the curtain itself, together with its tension cords and three large Tachibana kamon (橘紋), the heraldic crests of the wild citrus (tachibana), each enclosed within a kikkō (tortoiseshell) hexagonal frame. These heraldic devices identified the ruling clan and proclaimed its authority on the battlefield.
The screen is finished with a lacquered wooden frame.
The screen can also be easily mounted on a wall or used as a room divider.
Byōbu (屏風), literally “wind protection screens,” are traditional Japanese folding screens originally created to divide spaces and today appreciated above all as striking wall-mounted paintings.
---The byobu is in good condition with stains and minor wear to the paper and gold leaf. Some wear to the lacquered frame and paper backing. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateAn unusual six-panel screen depicting the exterior of a jinmaku, the field curtain used by samurai commanders during military campaigns. The composition is defined by broad gold leaf bands forming the curtain itself, together with its tension cords and three large Tachibana kamon (橘紋), the heraldic crests of the wild citrus (tachibana), each enclosed within a kikkō (tortoiseshell) hexagonal frame. These heraldic devices identified the ruling clan and proclaimed its authority on the battlefield.
The screen is finished with a lacquered wooden frame.
The screen can also be easily mounted on a wall or used as a room divider.
Byōbu (屏風), literally “wind protection screens,” are traditional Japanese folding screens originally created to divide spaces and today appreciated above all as striking wall-mounted paintings.
---The byobu is in good condition with stains and minor wear to the paper and gold leaf. Some wear to the lacquered frame and paper backing. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
951
Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Gold leaf, Lacquer, Paper
Height
174.5 cm
Width
363 cm
Title of artwork
A six-panel byōbu folding screen depicting a military camp curtain with heraldic mon
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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