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A 19th-century Japanese Yamato-e two-panel wood screen, with illustrated images from The Tale of Genji that are exquisitely painted directly … Read more A 19th-century Japanese Yamato-e two-panel wood screen, with illustrated images from The Tale of Genji that are exquisitely painted directly on wood with fine detail and precision, accented with scattered 24k gold leaf specks in cloud forms, rendered in the manner of Heian period art. The panels are tied together with two pieces of leather that function as hinges, the back having gold leaf speckled natural age-worn paper covering. See less
- Dimensions
- 26ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 15.75ʺH
- Styles
- Illustration
- Japanese
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
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