Rare Antique Japanese Wood and Cut Velvet Screen

Japanese: Furniture: Dividers Pre 1910: item #530397

Japanese carved wooden screen with front and back panels of cut and painted velvet, each side depicts a temple scene; one at night, one during the day; carved hardwood frame with designs of herons and lotus blossoms, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Size: 43 1/2" high x 32" wide x 12" deep (including feet).

Japanese Meiji Reed Fusuma Sliding Doors

Japanese: Furniture: Dividers Pre 1900: item #332862
08-47

Used in Japan during the hot summer months, these sliding reed doors allowed cooling breezes to circulate yet afforded privacy. This set, from late Meiji Period, has mellowed to a rich golden color. The frame and top portion of the doors are light-weight kiri wood. Bamboo trims the reeds and open area at the top of the screen. On the reverse sides of the doors, the reeds are trimmed with horizontal kiri wood strips for extra strength. Natural variegated shading in the reeds creates an inviting r... Click for details

Japanese Reed Fusuma (Sliding Doors)

Japanese: Furniture: Dividers Pre 1910: item #168849
08-45

Sliding reed doors such as these late Meiji Period fusuma were used in Japan during the hot summer months to replace shoji screens and solid doors. The reeds allowed cooling breezes to circulate yet afforded privacy. On these doors, the reeds are carefully arranged so the darker areas form a wave pattern. They are held in place by horizontal strips of bamboo on one side and kiri wood on the other. The frame and top portion of the doors are made of light-weight kiri wood. Doors play an important ... Click for details