Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Chinese Poems with Bamboo Landscapes

$4,000.00

Fascinating Japanese six-panel folding byobu screen featuring six literati school painted works each signed with 2 seals. The left panel (moon) has a Chinese poetic couplet with 2 seals. The second panel has a 5 character Chinese poetic couplet with 2 seals. The third panel (waterfall) has a 7 character Chinese poetic couplet with 2 seals. The fourth panel (inspiration) has a Chinese phrase with 2 seals. The fifth panel (orchids) has a 5 character Chinese poetic couplet with 2 seals. The sixth panel (fungus) has a Chinese title with 2 seals. Each painted scene is mounted to an ebonized lacquer framed panel. The screen has a lovely aged patina. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.

Dimensions: 148.5"w x 0.75"d x 67"h

Circa: 19th Century, Japan

Materials: Brass, Paper, Wood

Condition: Distressed, minor wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully painted with age appropriate wear. Aged, distressed patina with small losses, fading, foxing, and stains as seen in photos.

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