C. 1960-1970s Painted Daoist Screen by Ishida

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Lovely vintage painted folding screen depicts a scene with figures crossing turbulent ocean waves. You can see classic Daoist figures:
… Read more Lovely vintage painted folding screen depicts a scene with figures crossing turbulent ocean waves. You can see classic Daoist figures:
- A scholar/elder riding a donkey while reading a scroll (typically Zhang Guolao);
- Figures holding clappers/castanets or bamboo instruments (associated with Cao Guojiu or Han Xiangzi);
- Female figures carrying peaches of immortality and baskets of flowers/herbs (associated with Xi Wangmu / Lan Caihe / He Xian'gu).

Signed: 石田 (Ishida), accompanied by a faded red artist seal directly below the signature.
Gouache, watercolor and ink on paper. Silk brocade border. Lacquered brown wood frame. Paper, fabric and two Asian style brass hangers on back. Japan or China, circa 1960-1970s. Very Good condition for age - no damage to the painting nor back, some age wear to the edges of the panels, minor repairs and touch-ups on some edges of the panels, minor staining on the painting and silk border, strong joints, clean, sturdy.

Overall with hangers up: 53"W x 0.75"D x 36.50"H
Overall with hangers down: 53"W x 0.75"D x 35.55"H See less