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Beautiful Chrysanthemum screen with the Honda clan coat of arms. Meiji Japan

$10,770.63
£8,062.99
€9,000
CA$14,827.12
A$16,208.94
CHF 8,575.26
MX$193,966.07
NOK 109,107.88
SEK 99,877.23
DKK 68,568.92

About the Item

Very large four-leaf folding screen with black lacquered wooden frame, featuring the Honda clan coat-of-arms (Kamon) at the bottom. The panels are adorned with a very delicate wild silk fabric embroidered with a floral design featuring bouquets of Chrysanthemums, the flower symbolizing autumn in Japan. Considered a Buddhist flower and offered in religious ceremonies, it is also the emblem of the imperial family. The leaves are held together by black fabric cords.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67.72 in (172 cm)Width: 102.37 in (260 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In fine condition, with some wear to the fabric and embroidery, and traces of moisture at the top of one of the leaves.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 34671stDibs: LU2065344971092

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