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Late 17th-Early 18th Century Japanese Six-Panel Screen, Battle at Uji Bridge

$135,000
£102,508.70
€117,226.35
CA$188,614.58
A$209,780.58
CHF 109,540.90
MX$2,552,806.53
NOK 1,399,004.46
SEK 1,312,019.37
DKK 874,905.18
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Japanese six-panel screen: Battle at Uji Bridge, the first battle at Uji was in 1180 and it marked the start of the Heike Wars. The Genji troops crossed the bridge and then destroyed it as a means to prevent the Heike troops from advancing. Excellent painting in mineral pigments and gold leaf with gold dust on mulberry paper with silk brocade border. Screen has been freshly remounted.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63.25 in (160.66 cm)Width: 143.25 in (363.86 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1700
  • 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: S16641stDibs: LU855114129201

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