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Japanese Showa Six Panel Screen Manchurian Crane Bamboo Grove

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Enchanting Japanese Showa period six-panel byobu screen titled "Bamboo Forest-Immortal Together". The large screen depicts six manchurian cranes in a red bamboo forest landscape on a gilt ground. Signed, titled with a seal on the left side panchun and set in a lacquered frame with a geometric patterned silk brocade border. Crafted with vibrant ink and color natural pigments on a gilt silk background. Impressive screen from an estate in Bel Air, CA.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 104 in (264.16 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with age appropriate wear. Minor light foxing.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555223401412

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