Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Chrysanthemums on Silver Leaf
$4,800.00
Fantastic 19th century Japanese late Edo period six-panel folding byobu screen featuring flowering chrysanthemums. The screen depicts brightly colored chrysanthemums painted in a moriage style (raised pigment) over a dramatic background of silver leaf squares that have faded into a rich dark patina. The screen appears to be unsigned with Kano school influence. The overall finish has a desirable aged wabi-sabi aesthetic and the once light silver leaf now adds a darker moodiness to the painting. Set in a natural wood frame with patinated brass protectors on the corners.
Dimensions: 111.5"w x 0.75"d x 30.25"h
Circa: 19th Century, Japan
Materials: Brass, Paper, Silver Leaf, Wood
Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Beautifully crafted with an aged patina on the silver leaf as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear with losses mostly around the joinery with minor chips, scuffs, and stains on the finish which are difficult to see, and old repairs.
