japanese antique Two hold silk screen painted in ink and color on a gold ground with flowers and playing dogs by CHIKUBUN KUBOTA 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 ２ hold paper screen paited in ink and color with 2 western dogs
japanese antique ２ hold paper screen paited in ink and color with 2 western dogs
¥999,999,999,999
Size : H155cm W165cm
Date : early 17th century
Condition : Defects and Repairs
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This is an extremely rare folding screen depicting two Western dogs, likely originally a hanging scroll that was converted into a folding screen.
At the time, Western dogs were highly unusual, and the elaborate collars suggest they were greatly prized. As a folding screen, it is also exceptionally rare.
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