*From the store This is a pair of Edo-period folding screens depicting cranes among young pine trees. Because the screens are very wide, I was unable to photograph the pair fully opened. The first three photographs show them partially unfolded. The cranes and young pines are finely painted with traditional pigments against a plain gold background. Young pines evoke new growth and hope, while cranes are well-known symbols of longevity and good fortune. There are areas of age-related rubbing and paint loss in the paintings, but their overall condition is good considering their age. It is remarkable that the richly colored pigments have survived without major damage. The mounting around the paintings appears to have been remade in more recent times, judging by the age of its fabric. The green Japanese paper on the reverse shows discoloration from age and peeling in several areas. The screens are unsigned, so the artist is unknown. Based on the painting style, they may have been made by an Edo-period painter associated with the Kanō school. One can imagine them displayed in the reception room of a residence of the time. I recommend this pair to anyone looking for an authentic Edo-period folding screen set. ------------------ Weight: Approximately 16 kg (35.3 lb) per six-panel screen; approximately 32 kg (70.5 lb) for the pair. Material Japanese pigments on paper Size *Dimensions of one six-panel screen: - Height: approximately 168 cm (66.1 in) - Width of each panel: approximately 62 cm (24.4 in) - Overall width when fully extended: approximately 372 cm (146.5 in) - Depth when folded: approximately 11.2 cm (4.4 in) *Measurements are for one screen of the pair. Condition ・The painted surfaces show age-related wear, fading, and stains. The Japanese paper on the reverse has some areas of peeling. Please refer to the photographs. Remarks - The screens will be shipped in their original old wooden box, which will serve as the outer shipping box. Please agree to this packaging arrangement before bidding. - These screens are large and heavy. Please bid only if you can complete any required customs procedures, pay applicable import duties, taxes, and other fees, and receive the screens when they arrive in your country. -Please note that it may take approximately one week after the auction ends to prepare and ship the screens. - If the screens are returned for reasons on the buyer’s side and need to be shipped again, please be aware that **the cost of reshipping them may be very high**. Other There is a note about shipping restrictions and VAT. Please check before purchase. *There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product. *Notes on Shipping (Especially for Customers in Italy) We generally ship from Japan by international air freight. Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures. As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment. In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact your local delivery company directly. In addition, if you are a new customer in Italy, we kindly ask that you provide your codice fiscale via chat after placing your order. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Biography ・The bio of the author is unknown.