XL Edo Era Japanese 6-Panel Byobu Screen "Life of Samurai" by Mitsutaka Tosamori

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Extra Large Edo Era Japanese painted 6-Panel Byobu (screen) depicting beautiful river landscape with scenes of life of Samurai. Gouache, … Read more Extra Large Edo Era Japanese painted 6-Panel Byobu (screen) depicting beautiful river landscape with scenes of life of Samurai. Gouache, watercolor and ink on paper. Silk brocade border. Lacquered black wood frame with beautifully engraved bronze corners. Paper on back. According to the research of Japanese art experts this screen was painted by Edo Era court painter Mitsutaka Tosamori, and signed by Tosakami Mitsutaka, a person associated with the court painting office. Tosa School (court noble school of Yamato-e). Japan, Edo Era, late 18th - 19th century. This screen is possibly of high cultural and historical value.

Good to Fair condition for age - extensive age wear at and on hinges, some water damage, rips, tears and losses, lacquer is pilling off the frame due to age, some old and recent repairs, clean, sturdy.

Overall fully unfolded 135.25"W x 0.65"D x 59.30"H

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