Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Persimmon Branch in Snow

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Charming Japanese 20th century Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen depicting a fruiting persimmon branch over a dramatic gilt silk … Read more Charming Japanese 20th century Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen depicting a fruiting persimmon branch over a dramatic gilt silk ground. The painting is executed in the Nihonga school style rendered in a Rimpa School inspired manner. The painting is signed with a seal by the artist "Shunko" on the bottom right corner. The suspended vine or branch has a light dusting of snow symbolizing rustic beauty, longevity, and the transition from autumn to winter in the Japanese culture. The gilt background has a natural silk texture accented with white echoing the light snow. The painting is mounted to a natural cedar wood frame with a delicate gold silk brocade border. The frame has solid joinery and construction in exceptional, well preserved condition as seen in photos. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.

Dimensions 66"w x .75"d x 36"h

Circa: 20th Century, Japan

Materials: Brass, Cedar, Silk

Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and construction. Very good condition as seen in photos. Age appropriate wear with minor fading, scuffs, and creases to finish that are difficult to see. See less