"Pine Tree, Peonies and Mandarin Ducks" by Kensai, 1990s Heisei Era Japanese Byobu Screen

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Fine luxurious Japanese painted 4-panel byobu (folding screen) by Etsusen, depicts a graceful scene with two Mandarin Ducks, big old … Read more Fine luxurious Japanese painted 4-panel byobu (folding screen) by Etsusen, depicts a graceful scene with two Mandarin Ducks, big old Pine Tree, and Peony Flowers, on rich gold background. Very well done with beautiful combination of colors. Signed and sealed by the artist: "Kensai" (健歳). Gouache, watercolor and ink on gold-leaf style foil plates over paper. Silk brocade border. Lacquered black wood frame with beautifully engraved copper corners and plaques, showing some age patina. Paper and heavily worn original label, or what is left of it, on back. Comes in a carboard storage case. Eight new black metal hooks for easy installation are included. Kyoto, Japan, early Heisei Era, circa 1990s. Nearly Excellent condition - no damage to the painting nor back, minimal age wear overall, strong joints, clean, sturdy. This byobu was kept for decades in Kyoto Art Center for preserving design patterns.

Overall fully unfolded 71.45"W x 0.75"D x 35.80"H See less