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Pair of Japanese Taisho Period Screens Paragons of Filial Piety

$9,000per set
£6,816.66per set
€7,827.79per set
CA$12,612.86per set
A$13,717.88per set
CHF 7,269.97per set
MX$164,368.82per set
NOK 92,397.62per set
SEK 84,648.78per set
DKK 58,509.65per set

About the Item

Impressive pair of Japanese screens from the Taisho period meiji. Each six-panel screen depicts an image from the 24 paragons of filial piety Confucian stories written by Guo Jujing during the Yuan dynasty. Ink and natural color pigments on hand-crafted mulberry paper then mounted on gold leaf square background. Set in ebonized lacquer frames with silk brocade borders. Amazingly detailed and intricate with beautiful landscaped scenes having figures and one with a mythical white elephant beast. Each panel is signed with 3 seals bearing the names Toki and Rozan. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 68 in (172.72 cm)Width: 145 in (368.3 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Age appropriate wear and fading foxing and a tear on one panel as seen in photos. Losses on reverse side.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555225641462

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