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Pair of Japanese Six Panel Screens: Frolicking Horses From Chokaro Sennin’s

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
1st Screen (Top): Kano School painting of Chokaro Sennin, a Chinese Taoist Sage, appears on the right surrounded by karako (Chinese children). Chokaro Sennin has his magic gourd from which he pours horses to the delight and celebration of the children. This screen is an illustration of a fable explaining about impossibility. Mid Edo period painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border. 2nd Screen (Bottom): Kano School painting of horses, conjured by magic from Chokaro Sennin's gourd, frolicking in a landscape with a rushing stream. The magic horses have been spotted by men who have begun to round them up. This screen is an illustration of a fable explaining about impossibility. Mid Edo period painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border. Can be sold separately. Measurements listed are for each screen.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	S1145/1146
Incollect Reference #:	710271

Dimensions

W.	146 in;	H.	65 in;	D.	0.75 in;
W.	370.84 cm;	H.	165.1 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