Japanese Style Showa Four-Panel Screen Cranes in Pine Trees

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A beautifully composed Japanese style four-panel Asian byōbu screen depicting a flock of red-crowned (Manchurian) cranes gathered among softly rendered … Read more A beautifully composed Japanese style four-panel Asian byōbu screen depicting a flock of red-crowned (Manchurian) cranes gathered among softly rendered pine trees. Graceful and deliberate, each crane is captured in a different moment—preening, stepping, or lifting into flight—creating a quiet rhythm across the unfolding landscape.

Set against a warm, neutral ground, the composition balances stillness and movement with remarkable restraint. The cranes, long revered as symbols of longevity and good fortune, are paired with pine—an enduring emblem of resilience and immortality. Together, they form a timeless visual language of prosperity, grace, and enduring life.

The palette is soft and sophisticated—ivory, charcoal, and subtle earth tones—punctuated by the striking red crowns, lending the piece both serenity and presence. Ideal as a statement behind a sofa, in a dining room, or as a dramatic wall installation.

Traditional ink and natural color pigments on hand-crafted paper, mounted in a stained wood frame. Signed with artist’s calligraphy and seal. Inscribed "Cranes in Pine" with artist signature Fumi with a seal signed Soun. The screen has strong joinery and construction with a desirable aged patina in exceptional condition as seen in photos. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.

Dimensions: 71"w x .75"d x 36"h

Circa: 20th Century, Japan

Materials: Brass, Paper, Wood

Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with good joinery. Age appropriate wear and fading as seen in photos. Minor stains, fading, creases, and handling wear wear that is difficult to see. Frame has minor scuffs, and scratches as expected. See less