japanese antique 6 hold paper screen painted in ink and color on a gold ground with sea,pine trees and cranes 
japanese antique Lacquer Tabako set with mother of pearl decoration 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 6 hold paper screen painted in ink and color on a gold ground with sea,pine trees and cranes
japanese antique 6 hold paper screen painted in ink and color on a gold ground with sea,pine trees and cranes
¥550,000
Size : H121.5cm W296cm
Date : early 19th century
some stain
The movement of the waves and spray are rendered in minute detail, while the pine needles, cranes’ eyes, legs, and feathers are meticulously drawn down to the finest particulars.
This folding screen presents a grand composition of the open sea, conveying a sense of motion through the waves and sea breeze.
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