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Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Legend of Minamoto

$6,800per set
£5,166.32per set
€5,937.19per set
CA$9,551.43per set
A$10,396.50per set
CHF 5,508.73per set
MX$125,033.59per set
NOK 70,042.11per set
SEK 64,185.84per set
DKK 44,350.43per set

About the Item

Fascinating pair of large Japanese 19th century Edo period six-panel folding byobu screens depicting the legend of Minamoto No Yorimasa (Japanese Samurai 1106-1180). The pair of paintings tell the tale of Minamoto killing the mythical nue. The paintings are crafted in the Kano school working in a Tosa school manner. The paintings have vibrant ink and natural color pigments with radiant gold leaf accents throughout. The scenes are set in black lacquered distressed frames with a silk brocade border. Beautifully painted with amazing details and brushwork. The paintings have weathered patina commensurate age and use. Sold as a pair. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 138 in (350.52 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: previous old repairs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Beautifully crafted with an aged patina as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear with minor chips, scuffs, scratches, nicks, indentations, fading, soiling, losses, old repairs, staining, and some loose hinges as expected.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555247718262

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