Byōbu folding screen - Paper, A six-panel byōbu (屏風) depicting a pair of Manchurian cranes and pine trees on a gold-leaf ground - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)
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Japanese six-panel paper byōbu from the Meiji period (late 19th century), 172 cm high by 379.5 cm wide, depicting a pair of Manchurian cranes and pine trees on a gold-leaf ground, signed and sealed Seichō, in good condition with minor aging and a few restored areas, framed by silk borders in a lacquered wooden frame and suitable for wall mounting or use as a room divider, with certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery in Milan.
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A Japanese byōbu (屏風) six-panel paper screen depicting a pair of Manchurian cranes and pine trees on a gold leaf background.
The composition shows two Manchurian cranes in a landscape with elaborately rendered matsu pines with green foliage, beside a stylized stream.
Artist’s signature and seal in the lower right corner.
The panels are framed by two elegant silk borders, while a lacquered wooden frame completes and protects the screen.
The screen can also be easily mounted on a wall or used as a room divider.
The Manchurian crane is one of the most beloved symbols in Japanese tradition, associated with longevity, marital fidelity, and prosperity, while the pine tree represents strength and endurance.
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 minor wear consistent with age. There are a few small restored areas. The paper on the back shows some imperfections consistent with the period. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, 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 TranslateA Japanese byōbu (屏風) six-panel paper screen depicting a pair of Manchurian cranes and pine trees on a gold leaf background.
The composition shows two Manchurian cranes in a landscape with elaborately rendered matsu pines with green foliage, beside a stylized stream.
Artist’s signature and seal in the lower right corner.
The panels are framed by two elegant silk borders, while a lacquered wooden frame completes and protects the screen.
The screen can also be easily mounted on a wall or used as a room divider.
The Manchurian crane is one of the most beloved symbols in Japanese tradition, associated with longevity, marital fidelity, and prosperity, while the pine tree represents strength and endurance.
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 minor wear consistent with age. There are a few small restored areas. The paper on the back shows some imperfections consistent with the period. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
369
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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Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
Japan
Designer/Artist/Maker
Signed and sealed Seichō 青晁
Material
A six-panel byōbu (屏風) depicting a pair of Manchurian cranes and pine trees on a gold-leaf ground, Paper
Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
172 cm
Width
379.5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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