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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Genpei Warriors

$14,000
£10,630.53
€12,156.81
CA$19,560.03
A$21,755.02
CHF 11,359.80
MX$264,735.49
NOK 145,081.94
SEK 136,061.27
DKK 90,730.91
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The Genpei War took place from 1180–1185, during which the Minamoto clan rebelled against the Taira clan for control of Japan. The two clans had a bitter rivalry for years, and the Minamoto clan tried to gain control several times before succeeding. This screen depicts a nobleman with his samurai officers, and a screen painted in the background. Tosa School painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust and a silk brocade border.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66.75 in (169.55 cm)Width: 75 in (190.5 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Details on request.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S12121stDibs: LU855117803982

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