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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, with over 45 years of expertise, is a renowned source for fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, and more. Our diverse collection also includes Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture, available at our Hudson, NY gallery. For inquiries, contact 518.828.8585 or email thegallery@nagaantiques.com.