"Daisies and Quails", 1950-1960s Shōwa Era Japanese Silk Byobu Screen

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Vintage Cottage or Farmhouse Style, Japanese 4-panel painted silk Byobu (folding screen) depicts a peaceful landscape scene with Daisies and … Read more Vintage Cottage or Farmhouse Style, Japanese 4-panel painted silk Byobu (folding screen) depicts a peaceful landscape scene with Daisies and Quails in soft warm colors. Signed and sealed by artist. Gouache, watercolor and ink on silk over paper. Silk border. Lacquered brown wood frame with engraved copper corners, plaques and medallions, showing some age patina. Paper and original label on back. Japan, Shōwa Era, circa 1950-1960s. Good condition - minor age wear overall, a small repair on the first panel (image #11), water stains on the stone area (lower side of the 3rd and 4th panels - images #4 and #13) and on the lower side of the silk border (images #11, 12, 13), few small repairs and water stain on paper back, strong joints, sturdy.

Overall fully unfolded 66.20"W x 0.75"D x 36.10"H See less