"Nanban Jin Trading Ship at Arrival" by Genpo Morishita, 1960s Vintage Japanese Byobu Screen

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Fantastic vintage Japanese 4-panel painted Byobu (folding screen) "Nanban Jin Trading Ship at Arrival" by Genpo Morishita. The ink signature … Read more Fantastic vintage Japanese 4-panel painted Byobu (folding screen) "Nanban Jin Trading Ship at Arrival" by Genpo Morishita. The ink signature at the lower left corner: "Genpo" (玄鳳) along with a red seal stamp. This is the official signature and seal (Rakkan) of the renowned Japanese Nihonga artist Genpo Morishita (森下玄鳳). This screen was created around the 1960s, Showa Era, in Japan. Genpo Morishita actively painted historical and Nanban-style works during this period. Gouache, watercolor and ink on rich gold leaf style paper. Silk brocade border. Lacquered black wood frame with beautifully engraved copper corners, plaques and medallions, showing some age patina. Paper on back. Nearly Excellent to Very Good condition - no damage to the painting nor back, minimal age wear overall, minimal paint loss at edges of the panels, minor water spots on paint in few places (one place is shown on image #16) strong joints, clean, sturdy; it has been preserved so well, the colors and gold background remain incredibly vibrant. This byobu had one owner in the past.

Overall fully unfolded 66.10"W x 0.75"D x 36.10"H See less