A folding screen is made of multiple boards attached with paper or silk and connected with hinges, and can be folded.They were used as room partitions, wind shields, decorations for ceremonies and rituals, and for viewing as works of art.Originally, they were placed on the floor at an angle, but today they are often spread straight out and displayed on the wall like a painting.The most popular type is the one with a picture painted on the front on a gold leaf background.The size and color of the gold leaf differs depending on the period, and the period is considered from the natural mineral pigments used and the composition of the painting.
japanese antique Six hold paper screen paited in ink and color with Pilgrimage Customs scene
japanese antique Six hold paper screen paited in ink and color with Pilgrimage Customs scene
¥230,000
Size : H96cm W276.5cm
Date : middle of 19th century
Condition : some torn,stain and wormhole
This folding screen depicts a shrine visit on an island. While the exact location remains unidentified, the depiction is remarkably detailed—the shrine building, the three-story pagoda, and even the clothing and faces of the people are rendered with great care. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives and worship practices of the time.
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