Byōbu folding screen - Paper, Wood - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
No. 83489033
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Byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) - Paper, Wood - Signed - Japan - Late Meiji (Around 1900)
A very beautiful large six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with a refined polychrome painting on paper of a pine tree 松 (matsu) and two cranes 鶴 (tsuru).
In Japanese culture, the pine tree is known to represent longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. The crane symbolizes good fortune and longevity because of its fabled life span of a thousand years. Together they are a very popular design.
Signed in the lower left corner by the artist.
This serene painted screen is protected by a black lacquered wooden frame. The whole backside is decoratively covered with grey paper with a design of waves in silver.
Period: Japan - Late Meiji (Around 1900).
Dimensions:
Total width: 364.2 cm ( 2 x 61.9 cm, 4 x 60.1 cm), Height: 174 cm.
The screen is in very nice clean condition with some very minor traces of age. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference.
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
No. 83489033
No longer available
Byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) - Paper, Wood - Signed - Japan - Late Meiji (Around 1900)
A very beautiful large six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with a refined polychrome painting on paper of a pine tree 松 (matsu) and two cranes 鶴 (tsuru).
In Japanese culture, the pine tree is known to represent longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. The crane symbolizes good fortune and longevity because of its fabled life span of a thousand years. Together they are a very popular design.
Signed in the lower left corner by the artist.
This serene painted screen is protected by a black lacquered wooden frame. The whole backside is decoratively covered with grey paper with a design of waves in silver.
Period: Japan - Late Meiji (Around 1900).
Dimensions:
Total width: 364.2 cm ( 2 x 61.9 cm, 4 x 60.1 cm), Height: 174 cm.
The screen is in very nice clean condition with some very minor traces of age. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference.
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
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