As part of our Japanese Works of art collection we are delighted to offer this outstanding gold lacquer & shibayama encrusted two fold table screen from the opulent Meiji period 1868-1912, the larger front panels depict a joyful scene of dancers, musicians and acrobats decorated in semi precious stones upon a hiramakie, kirigane and kinji ground, probably celebrating a special occasion like the Sakura ( cherry blossom season ), the lower panels finely decorated with floral displays within fans, to the reverse of this magnificent screen is a more traditional and tranquil setting, the panels depicts birds amidst flora and upon wisteria branches,the lower panels simply decorated with further flora within fan shaped cartouches, the panels all being housed within an oki-hirame decorated frame held together with intricate silver hinges,the shoulders further embellished with chased silver decoration, a rare and exceptional piece of gold lacquer and shibayama work, artist signed by Masaaki , a well known shibayama artist of the period .
Provenance :
UK private collection having been previously supplied by ourselves.
2020 Vision of an enlightened ruler - plate 32
Notes:
For two other similar examples probably by the same maker see -The Dragon King of the Sea, Impey & Fairley, page 90 plate 37 , and the Nasser D. Khalili collection of Japanese Art , Treasures of Imperial Japan , Lacquer part II - plate 168.
Condition report:
This screen can only be described as lovely condition.
Approximate Sizes :
Height: 8" 21.5 cm
Depth: 0.8 cm
Width: 9.1/4" 23.7cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
23.7cm (9.33")
Depth
0.8cm (0.31")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA852817
Dealers Notes
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Description
As part of our Japanese Works of art collection we are delighted to offer this outstanding gold lacquer & shibayama encrusted two fold table screen from the opulent Meiji period 1868-1912, the larger front panels depict a joyful scene of dancers, musicians and acrobats decorated in semi precious stones upon a hiramakie, kirigane and kinji ground, probably celebrating a special occasion like the Sakura ( cherry blossom season ), the lower panels finely decorated with floral displays within fans, to the reverse of this magnificent screen is a more traditional and tranquil setting, the panels depicts birds amidst flora and upon wisteria branches,the lower panels simply decorated with further flora within fan shaped cartouches, the panels all being housed within an oki-hirame decorated frame held together with intricate silver hinges,the shoulders further embellished with chased silver decoration, a rare and exceptional piece of gold lacquer and shibayama work, artist signed by Masaaki , a well known shibayama artist of the period .
fig 1. Japanese Gold Lacquer & Shibayama Table Screen by Masaaki
Provenance :
UK private collection having been previously supplied by ourselves.
2020 Vision of an enlightened ruler - plate 32
Notes:
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For two other similar examples probably by the same maker see -The Dragon King of the Sea, Impey & Fairley, page 90 plate 37 , and the Nasser D.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Khalili collection of Japanese Art , Treasures of Imperial Japan , Lacquer part II - plate 168.
fig 2. Japanese Gold Lacquer & Shibayama Table Screen by Masaaki
Condition report:
This screen can only be described as lovely condition.
Approximate Sizes :
Height: 8" 21.5 cm
Depth: 0.8 cm
Width: 9.1/4" 23.7cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
23.7cm (9.33")
Depth
0.8cm (0.31")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA852817
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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