"Falconry", After Kano Tsunenobu, 1960s Showa Era Japanese Byobu Screen

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Stunning Japanese 6-panel reproduction Byobu (folding screen) "Takagari-zu" (Hawk Hunting Scene / Falconry / 鷹狩図), as listed on the included … Read more Stunning Japanese 6-panel reproduction Byobu (folding screen) "Takagari-zu" (Hawk Hunting Scene / Falconry / 鷹狩図), as listed on the included booklet and reference sheet. According to the included documentation, the original composition was painted by Shinano Tetsuami. This screen faithfully reproduces the design that Kano Tsunenobu (1636–1713), a representative master painter of the Kano school in the early Edo period, historically copied from Tetsuami's original work. Signature/Inscription: Shinshu Nakatsukasa Shoyu Hogen Tsunenobu Mosha (Replica/Copy after Kano Tsunenobu). This high-quality reproduction artwork was officially authorized, published and printed by I.E.I. Art Gallery, reproducing the masterpiece housed in the National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden, Netherlands. It features vibrant scenes of samurai falconry set against a stunning gold-leaf-style background with cherry blossoms and pine trees. Metal hangers and brackets, booklet and reference sheets, as COA, are included.

Superb quality of printing on high-quality paper. Silk border. Lacquered wood frame with engraved copper corners, plaques and medallions. Fabric and original label on back. This piece was created in Japan, in the 1960s to early 1970s, Showa Era.

Excellent condition - no damage to the front nor back, minimal age wear overall, some foxing on the original paper label on the fabric backing. This byobu had one owner in the past.

Overall fully unfolded 76.30"W x 0.70"D x 36.70"H See less