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Japanese Two Panel Screen Sedge of Cranes in Rolling Landscape with Gold Clouds

About the Item

Meiji period (1868-1912) painting of a group of cranes gathering next to water's edge with gold dust clouds in the background. The scene is accented by wild grasses and lichen on the rock formation. Painted in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust. Mounted with a beautiful 19th century brocade with a bamboo motif and a black gloss lacquer frame. On the reverse is handmade backing paper with family crests in gold.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67.38 in (171.15 cm)Width: 68 in (172.72 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880-1890
  • Condition:
    Most items that are 100 years old have been cleaned or polished in their lifetime. More involved restorations are mentioned in the above description. For a detailed condition report and a video of this item please contact us directly. -Naga Antiques.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S17501stDibs: LU855123100512
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