Important Japanese "Moon Rabbits" Two-Panel Screen Taisho Period, 1915

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Important Japanese "Moon Rabbits" Two-Panel Screen Taisho Period, 1915

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Japan, a beautiful and unusual two-panel screen Byobu with nine hand embroidered Rabbits including fantastic -moon rabbits appliqués -Shushu- applied to its cream colored paper surface and finished with a silver cloud like back ground. It has been framed in gold painted wood. Dimensions, comfortable reasonable size: 38 inches high and 31 inches wide when extended Period: Taisho period, 1912-1926. History of Moon rabbits: The moon rabbit in folklore is a rabbit that lives on the Moon, based on pareidolia that identifies the markings of the Moon as a rabbit. The folklore originated in China, and then spread to other Asian cultures. In East Asia, it is seen pounding with a mortar and pestle, but the contents of the mortar differ among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean folklore. In Chinese folklore, it is often portrayed as a companion of the Moon goddess Chang'e, constantly pounding the elixir of life for her; but in Japanese and Korean versions, it is pounding the ingredients for rice cake. Due to the war years 1933-1945 much of Japans artistic records were lost though the epic Taisho era and unique works of art like this screen was handmade possibly for a Folk Art style commission. A rare find. Hand-sewn and appliquéd -Shushu- screens like this one are few and far between. The rabbits subject matter is a scarce motif. Provenance: Old Kyoto Collection. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. Our gallery based in Shelburne, Vermont USA has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and Fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association. .

Dimensions:
Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
Taisho (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Woven
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1915
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289211612953

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