Mitani Toshuku Furniture

Japanese, 1577-1654

Mitani Toshuku was an early artist of the Unkoku School. Founded by Unkoku Togan (1547–1618), a master of the Momoyama period, the Unkoku school enjoyed long-lasting patronage in southern Japan. Togan was a retainer of the Mori family in the present-day Yamaguchi prefecture. Members of the school considered themselves to be in the artistic lineage of Sesshu Toyo. Although he did not use the Unkoku name, Mitani Toshuku was a prominent member of the school. He painted in a manner very similar to his master, Togan, and specialized in painting falcons. Toshuku’s falcons were famous within the Mori domain and were given the name Mitani Falcons. These paintings embody the solemn and dignified atmosphere typical of the Unkoku school, particularly evident with early Unkoku painters. The primary medium of ink is enhanced with limited use of colors and go fun. The rocks and pine trees are modeled with chiaroscuro lending them dramatic three-dimensional forms. The feathers of the dark falcons are intricately detailed, contrasting sharply with the white falcons, which are presented in loosely outlined silhouettes. These paintings are comparable to a well-known set of twelve hawk paintings by Mitani Toshuku, which were first recorded in 1899 by the National Research Institute for Cultural Properties in Tokyo.

Creator: Mitani Toshuku

Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, 17th Century Falcon by Mitani Toshuku

$12,800

Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, 17th Century Falcon by Mitani Toshuku

By Mitani Toshuku

Located in Kyoto, JP

Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654) “Falcon” Wall panel, ink and light color on paper. Upper seal: Mitani Lower seal: Toshuku Dimensions: Each 118.5 cm x 51 cm x 2 cm (46.5” x 20” x .75”) Individual falcon paintings by Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654), an early artist of the Unkoku School. Founded by Unkoku Togan (1547–1618), a master of the Momoyama period, the Unkoku school enjoyed long lasting patronage in southern Japan. Togan was a retainer of the Mori family in present day Yamaguchi prefecture. Members of the school considered themselves to be in the artistic lineage of Sesshu Toyo...

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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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Wood, Paper

17th century Japanese Falcon Painting, Mitani Toshuku, Unkoku School

$12,800

17th century Japanese Falcon Painting, Mitani Toshuku, Unkoku School

By Mitani Toshuku

Located in Kyoto, JP

Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654) “Falcon” Wall panel, ink and light color on paper. Upper Seal: Mitani Lower Seal: Toshuku Dimensions: Each 118.5 cm x 51 cm x 2 cm (46.5” x 20” x .75”) Individual falcon paintings by Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654), an early artist of the Unkoku School. Founded by Unkoku Togan (1547–1618), a master of the Momoyama period, the Unkoku school enjoyed long lasting patronage in southern Japan. Togan was a retainer of the Mori family in present day Yamaguchi prefecture. Members of the school considered themselves to be in the artistic lineage of Sesshu Toyo...

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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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Paper

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$5,435

H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 1.97 in

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Located in Madrid, ES

Flemish school 17th century "Our Lady with the Child Jesus, St. John, St. Elizabeth and Zacarias". Oil on canvas Relined. Dimensions: 74 x 84 cm good conditions.

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19th Century Japanese Edo Six Panel Kano School Landscape Screen

$8,500

H 55 in W 111 in D 0.75 in

19th Century Japanese Edo Six Panel Kano School Landscape Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu

$26,000 / set

H 60.5 in W 131 in D 0.75 in

Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive pair of 17th century Japanese Edo period Rinpa school screens made in the manner and style of Autumn Grasses by Tawaraya Sōtatsu (1570-1640). Beautifully decorated with wi...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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$25,000

H 33 in W 25 in D 0.75 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Vintage Japanese Watercolor Painting of Two Geisha, Signed, Late 20th Century

$1,500

H 10.75 in W 9.5 in D 0.13 in

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Located in Chatham, ON

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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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19th Century Japanese Six Panel Screen: Silver Moon Rising Over Summer Field

$63,250

H 47.5 in W 109 in D 0.75 in

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Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Six Panel Screen: Silver Moon Rising Over Summer Field. Rimpa Style painting of a moon rising over summer flowers and grasses, including cockscomb and blue bellflowers. Pa...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Yoshitsune and Benkei

$3,400Sale Price|29% Off

H 66 in W 139.5 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Yoshitsune and Benkei

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular 19th century Japanese late Edo period six-panel byobu screen depicting Yoshitsune and Benkei, two heroes of Japanese folklore. Crafted in ink and natural color pigments on mulberry paper with thick gold leaf borders on each panel. The character Yoshitsune is seated under a blossoming cherry tree in full armor holding a fan. The warrior priest or monk Benkei is depicted kneeling on a leopard skin...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist

$43,700

H 69 in W 74.25 in D 1 in

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Located in Hudson, NY

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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Wood, Paper

17th Century Spanish Colonial Cusco School Painting

$3,375

H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 1.5 in

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Located in Middleburg, VA

A rare and evocative example of Spanish Colonial art from the Cusco School, this 17th-century oil on wood panel captures the iconic biblical scene of Sain...

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17th Century Peruvian Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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Pair of Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens the Seven Sages

$15,000 / set

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic pair of 19th century Japanese late Edo/early Meiji period six-panel screens titled The seven sages of the bamboo grove. The Kano school screens...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Six Panel Kano School Winter Landscape Screen

$2,000

H 67 in W 148.5 in D 0.75 in

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large Japanese Meiji period six-panel screen depicting a winter landscape with a Chinese sage visiting friends in a country villa. Ink and vivid color pigments on mulberry paper mounted to a gilt background. Painted in the 19th century Kano school...

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Japanese Edo Six-Panel Haboku Landscapes of Seasons

$6,000

H 67 in W 139 in D 0.75 in

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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Gold Leaf

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Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, 17th Century Falcon by Mitani Toshuku

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H 46.5 in W 20 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, 17th Century Falcon by Mitani Toshuku

By Mitani Toshuku

Located in Kyoto, JP

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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, 17th Century Falcon by Mitani Toshuku

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H 46.5 in W 20 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, 17th Century Falcon by Mitani Toshuku

By Mitani Toshuku

Located in Kyoto, JP

Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654) “Falcon” Wall panel, ink and light color on paper. Upper seal: Mitani Lower seal: Toshuku Dimensions: Each: 118.5 cm x 51 cm x 2 cm (46.5” x 20” x .75”) Individual falcon paintings by Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654), an early artist of the Unkoku School. Founded by Unkoku Togan (1547–1618), a master of the Momoyama period, the Unkoku school enjoyed longlasting patronage in southern Japan. Togan was a retainer of the Mori family in present day Yamaguchi prefecture. Members of the school considered themselves to be in the artistic lineage of Sesshu Toyo...

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Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mitani Toshuku Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Mitani Toshuku furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Mitani Toshuku furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mitani Toshuku furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige), and Arita. Prices for Mitani Toshuku furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12,800 and can go as high as $12,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,800.