Pair of Japanese Meiji Screens Country Village Landscape

Description

Fascinating pair of large late 19th century Meiji period six-panel screens featuring festival dancers in a village landscape and agricultural … more Fascinating pair of large late 19th century Meiji period six-panel screens featuring festival dancers in a village landscape and agricultural activities in a country village. Machi-eshi anonymous town artist or painter made in the Nihonga school style. The paintings feature ink and natural color pigments over a dramatic gold leaf ground. Intricate details and vibrant colors set in black lacquered frames with dark silk brocade borders. Sold as a pair. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.

Dimensions: 147.5"w x 0.75"d x 67"h

Circa: Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Japan

Materials: Brass, Gold Leaf, Paper, Wood, Silk

Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with age appropriate wear as seen in photos. Aged patina with minor losses and two large tears on one screen which are difficult to see. Paper losses on reverse side. Minor wear at joints as expected. less