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17th Century Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Gibbons of Folklore

$43,700
£33,300.21
€38,404.33
CA$62,067.07
A$66,687.61
CHF 35,777.77
MX$785,656.87

About the Item

Japanese two-panel screen: Gibbons of Folklore, Edo period (17th century) Kano School painting of gibbons in Japanese fables. The left panel represents a Japanese fable of a monkey and a crab warning against the dangers of deceit. On the right is a very famous Buddhist fable about a monkey reaching for a reflection of the moon in the water, encouraging people to steer clear of illusions. Signature reads: Ichiyo-shi Einoh (Kano Einoh) (1631-1697). Kano school painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61 in (154.94 cm)Width: 58.5 in (148.59 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Second Half of the 17th Century
  • Condition:
    Most items that are 100 years old have been cleaned or polished in their lifetime. More involved restorations are mentioned in the above description. For a detailed condition report and a video of this item please contact us directly. -Naga Antiques.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S17311stDibs: LU855120534292

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