Japanese Showa Screen Shell Gathering After Katsushika Hokusai

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Fascinating Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen depicting women shell gathering or clamming after the painting by Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese … Read more Fascinating Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen depicting women shell gathering or clamming after the painting by Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese 1760-1849). The women are gathering at low tide on the beach with mountains in the distance and a foreboding dark green sky above. Amazing painting with intricate details and textures having a muted gilt background. The painting is set in a black lacquered frame with a gold silk brocade border. Very good condition with solid joinery and construction. Painted in the Nihonga school style and signed by artist Koshu on the right corner with a seal. From an estate in the Napa Valley, CA.

Dimensions: 70.5"w x 0.75"d x 36"h

Circa: 20th Century, Japan

Materials: Brass, Paper, Silk, Wood

Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and construction. Very good condition with the reverse side having a paper loss on one side as seen in photos. See less