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Japanese Six Panel Screen: Battle of Uji Bridge (Left Screen)

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Kano School painting of a scene from the Tales of the Heike wars showing two high ranking warriors of the Genji clan, Sasaki Shiro Takatsuna and Kajiwara Genta Kagesue, racing eachother on horseback across the churning water. Each hoping to be the first to reach the other shore in order to launch the attack on Yoshinaka’s garrisons. Mineral pigments, heavy gold leaf and gold dust on mulberry paper. Silk brocade border and black lacquer trim with original bronze hardware. Signature and seal read: Fujiwara Furunobu hitsu. Part of a pair with S1911A, Sold Separately

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S1911B
Incollect Reference #:	714189

Dimensions

W.	146 in;	H.	69 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	370.84 cm;	H.	175.26 cm;	D.	1.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects