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Japanese Six Panel Screen: Genre Scene

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Unlike most genre scenes, this painting is not specific to a holiday or festival, but a painting of every day life (genre painting). There are merchants, monks, and families, as well as a procession of shogun and dignitaries in ox driven carts heading to temples. Scene possibly takes place in Kyoto or Nagoya. Tosa school painting in mineral pigments and gold leaf with decorative raised areas in the clouds on mulberry paper with silk brocade border.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S0217
Incollect Reference #:	661282

Dimensions

W.	148 in;	H.	67 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	375.92 cm;	H.	170.18 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.