Japanese antique two-panel screen (byobu). Simple elegance with each panel made up of silver colored paper woven in a herringbone pattern. The woven sections are slightly different shades of grey, making an interesting three-dimensional effect. With a deep red lacquer frame.

Age: Taisho Period (early-mid 20th century)

Dimensions: 27 1/2" high x 70 1/2" long

Hiroshi Yoshida
Himeji Castle
Date: 1926. This edition 1928.
Woodblock print size: Oban. Approximately 15.25 x 10.375 inches. Folio size: 17.25 x 12.25 inches.
Artist's signature and seal at lower left.
This woodblock print is included within ENTHRONEMENT of the ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOURTH EMPEROR OF JAPAN published by The Japan Advertiser in 1928 (xvi + 179pp)...

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Willows and Bridge – Tea Ceremony Screen– Furo-saki Byobu

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Cotton futonji with katazome (stencil-resist dye) karakusa pattern, made of handspun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. It is dyed twice with indigo and called "ai-gaeshi" It has kamon (family crest), so that it is special order for the bride. In excellent condition except for a tiny hole (5mm). (See the eighth image) 19th century. W:166cm, L:186cm

Cotton futonji with karakusa (arabesque) pattern which is katazome (stencil-resist dye) on white ground (jishiro). It is made of handspun cotton and dyed with vegetable indigo. Made in Tohoku district. In good condition but the left one has a few light spots. (see the seventh image) The second half of the 19th century. W:34cm, L:164cm

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