Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Flowering Peony Prunus Magnolia

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Early 19th century Japanese Edo/Tokugawa period four panel folding byobu table screen featuring peony, prunus, and magnolia. Painted with ink … Read more Early 19th century Japanese Edo/Tokugawa period four panel folding byobu table screen featuring peony, prunus, and magnolia. Painted with ink and natural color pigments on silk with an aged, distressed patina on the faded finish. Set in a later black lacquered wood frame with solid joinery. The weathered painting has a textured patina from the aged silk wear giving the image a wabi-sabi aesthetic full of charm and character. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.

Dimensions: 64.5"w x 0.75"d x 15"h

Circa: Early 19th Century, Japan

Materials: Brass, Paper, Silk, Wood

Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and construction. Painting has an aged, distressed patina with fading, scuffs, light stains, and losses as seen in photos. Later added frame. See less