Pair of Japanese Edo/Tokugawa Screens Tale of Heiki

Description

Monumental pair of late 18th century Japanese Edo/Tokugawa period byobu screens depicting the battles between Taira and Minamoto. The screens … more Monumental pair of late 18th century Japanese Edo/Tokugawa period byobu screens depicting the battles between Taira and Minamoto. The screens have six panels each with individual scenes from the tale of Heiki. Each grand screen measures over 12 feet wide with highly intricate and colorful painted images. Beautifully crafted with natural color pigments on mulberry paper. The scenes are set into black lacquer ebonized frames with dramatic gold leaf square borders. The paintings have had repainted areas and later additions to the originals with bold blue tones, waves, and lovely green shades of the hillsides. Sold as a pair from an estate in Beverly Hills, CA.

Dimensions: 148.5"w x 0.75"d x 67"h

Circa: Late 18th/Early 19th Century, Japan

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

Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Repaired: Later repairs and repainted areas. Beautifully crafted with age appropriate wear, fading, chips, scuffs, and small losses on finish that commensurate age and use as seen in photos. Painted scenes have vivid color with light stains. Majority of wear is on frames and gilt border matting. less