japanese antique Early Imari ware dish with design of tortoiseshell and chrysanthemum 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 with flowers,bird and flowing water
japanese antique 6 hold paper screen painted in ink and color with flowers,bird and flowing water
¥1,200,000
Size : H171.5cm W380cm
Date : early 19th century
Condition : good
The bold depiction of an earthen embankment and a large pine tree is complemented by summer and autumn flora—flowing water, hedges, irises, bellflowers, bush clover, and autumn leaves.
This folding screen evokes the powerful style of Momoyama-period wall paintings, while the vivid blue watercourses and a single bird lend a sense of movement.
