Japanese Works of Art - 27 Jul 2021
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A JAPANESE SIX-FOLD PAPER SCREEN
A JAPANESE SIX-FOLD PAPER SCREEN, BYOBU
MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
Painted in ink, gold and colour on paper, with six panels depicting many figures in mountainous river landscapes, with courtiers in Heian-style garments receiving visitors, some scenes possibly inspired by the Tale of Genji, 173cm x 366cm.
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