Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Screen With Hibiscus Flowers on Gold Silk, Signed Toshiko, C. 1900

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This elegant Meiji-period Japanese two-panel screen depicts graceful hibiscus blossoms in full bloom, their vibrant pink petals emerging from richly … Read more This elegant Meiji-period Japanese two-panel screen depicts graceful hibiscus blossoms in full bloom, their vibrant pink petals emerging from richly painted foliage against a luminous gold ground. Executed circa 1900 in finely layered mineral pigments on silk, the composition balances botanical precision with the refined simplicity characteristic of Japanese decorative painting, allowing the blossoms to appear as though they float within the surrounding space. Long admired in East Asia as symbols of delicate beauty and the fleeting nature of summer, the hibiscus flowers bring both warmth and serenity to the composition. Signed and sealed "Toshiko," the screen is mounted with a silk brocade border, making it an elegant statement piece for both traditional and contemporary interiors. See less