Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Legend of Minamoto

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Fascinating pair of large Japanese 19th century Edo period six-panel folding byobu screens depicting the legend of Minamoto No Yorimasa … Read more Fascinating pair of large Japanese 19th century Edo period six-panel folding byobu screens depicting the legend of Minamoto No Yorimasa (Japanese Samurai 1106-1180). The pair of paintings tell the tale of Minamoto killing the mythical nue. The paintings are crafted in the Kano school working in a Tosa school manner. The paintings have vibrant ink and natural color pigments with radiant gold leaf accents throughout. The scenes are set in black lacquered distressed frames with a silk brocade border. Beautifully painted with amazing details and brushwork. The paintings have weathered patina commensurate age and use. Sold as a pair. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA.

Dimensions: 138"w x 0.75"d x 55"h

Circa: 19th Century, Japan

Materials: Brass, Gold Leaf, Paper, Silk, Wood

Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Repaired: previous old repairs. Minor losses. Minor fading. Beautifully crafted with an aged patina as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear with minor chips, scuffs, scratches, nicks, indentations, fading, soiling, losses, old repairs, staining, and some loose hinges as expected. See less