Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Songbirds Amid Flowers

Description

Delightful Japanese Showa period two-panel byobu screen depicting two songbirds amid colorful chrysanthemums, morning glories, and flowering iris. The mid-century … more Delightful Japanese Showa period two-panel byobu screen depicting two songbirds amid colorful chrysanthemums, morning glories, and flowering iris. The mid-century modern screen is crafted in the Nihonga school style with natural ink and color pigments over hand-made mulberry paper with a dramatic later added gilt coloring to the background. Crafted with vibrant colors and set into an ebonized black lacquer frame with a silk brocade border. Good condition from an estate in Marin County, California.

Dimensions: 45"w x 0.75"d x 49.25"h

Circa: Mid-20th Century, Japan

Materials: Brass, Paper, Silk, Wood

Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery. Age appropriate wear with fading and minor scuffs. Reverse side has paper losses. less