As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Meiji period (1869-1912) gold lacquer & shibayama miniature Tsuitate (table screen), the super quality lacquered panel depicts a Samurai and sword wielding companion hiding in long grasses in a moonlight scene, with buildings in the distance , the quality of the gold lacquer work and shibayama detail is fantastic, to the reverse a more tranquil scene of butterflies in flight amidst a stunning quality gold lacquer and shibayama floral display, the panel is housed in a silver mounted carved ivory frame that slots snugly into its purpose made hardwood stand, the stand carved in fine detail and further decorated with a shibayama inset panel, the quality of the overall workmanship is exceptional, on what is obviously a Meiji period work by a collaboration of skilled artists , a rare and high quality object for your Japanese works of art collection .Provenance:Previously in a high quality UK collection and...