As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this very fine Meiji Period (1868-1912) floor standing fourfold screen, the screen worked in various stitching techniques and coloured silk threads resulting in a continuous landscape scene portraying famous Japanese views, including the Kinkakuji in Kyoto, the gateway at Nikko, the Itsukushima shrine at Miyajima, the bridge at Kameido Shrine, Meotoiwa at Ise, as well as the iconic Mount Fuji rising in the distance. The four panels are housed within their original black lacquer frame, the inset metal borders carved in exquisite blind fret detail with flora and butterflys upon a gilt background for contrast.Literature:There is little doubt that a major part of the phenomenon of Japanese works of art exploding onto the worldwide stage during the Meiji period was bought about by the Textile manufacturers of Kyoto, the most recognized of which will undoubtedly be the Nishimura company, founded in Kyoto in 167...