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 on a gold ground with water stream and wagtails
japanese antique Six hold paper screen paited in ink on a gold ground with water stream and wagtails
¥580,000
Size : H94.5cm x W281cm
Age : early 19th century
Condition : some repaired
Ink painting depicts a wagtail on rocky cliffs beside flowing water.
The black ink stands out beautifully against the gold background, creating a screen where the birds appear graceful and the rippling water conveys a sense of movement.
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