Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Autumn Landscape on Gilt

Description

Serene 20th century Japanese showa period four panel byobu screen featuring an autumn landscape over a dramatic gilt gold leaf … more Serene 20th century Japanese showa period four panel byobu screen featuring an autumn landscape over a dramatic gilt gold leaf ground. Ink and color pigments over squares of gold leaf with an inscribed 5-character Chinese poetic couplet on the left side with one seal. Major loss on front image as seen in photos with old repair still visible.

Dimensions: 48.5"w x 0.50"d x 30.5"h

Circa: 20th Century, Japan

Materials: Wood, Paper, Gold Leaf, Silk

Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Age appropriate wear with joint separation in middle of screen. Large tear loss on front of painting as seen in photos. Losses on reverse side to paper. less