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17th Century Japanese Screen. Cranes and Peonies. Edo period.

$32,000

£24,572.93

€28,189.01

CA$44,963.75

A$50,356.57

CHF 26,275.23

MX$615,083.83

NOK 334,297.41

SEK 315,115.37

DKK 210,371.16

About the Item

Cranes and Peonies Anonymous, Kano School. Edo period, second half of the 17th century. Six-panel Japanese screen. Ink, pigment gofun and gold leaf on paper. This Japanese screen features seven red-crowned cranes—a motif of longevity, fidelity, and good fortune—arranged across a golden background. The birds are distributed rhythmically along a flowing, dark band of stylized water that cuts horizontally across the bottom third of the composition, creating a sense of gentle movement and continuity across the panels. At the far right, the cranes are complemented by peonies in full bloom and craggy rocks, grounding the composition in nature. The balance of horizontal flow and vertical accents creates a harmonious and tranquil scene, characteristic of decorative byōbu (folding Japanese screens) intended for elite interior spaces. The background is richly gilded with gold leaf, which not only imparts visual splendor but also creates a luminous surface that interacts with ambient light. The crane’s plumage is rendered in delicate layers of white gofun, producing a textured, chalky surface that contrasts with their bold black tails and scarlet crowns. The peonies - painted in crimson, white, and soft green - along with the earth-toned rocks, punctuate the right side of the screen with vivid, grounded naturalism. The work exemplifies the aesthetic sophistication of screen painting, intended both to elevate the interior space and to convey symbolic meaning through beauty.

Dimensions:

Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 148 in (375.92 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)

Style:

Edo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Gold Leaf,Paper,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Mid-17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1670

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Kyoto, JP

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2472345516352

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