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Pair of Japanese hinagata byôbu 雛形屏風 (small folding screens) with flower carts

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An amazing pair of six-panel hinagata byôbu (doll festival folding screens) with a continuous painting on gold leaf showcasing flower carts (hana’guruma) at the edge of a winding river. Both laden with a large bamboo basket (hanakago) overflowing with large pink peonies (botan). Behind one cart stands a maple tree in full autumn colours (momiji), and behind the other an elegant weeping cherry tree (shidare’zakura) bearing pink blossoms. Dense silver leaf clouds outline the scene at the bottom. The painting is surrounded by a thin green and a broad greenish brown brocade silk border. Protected by a black wooden frame with its original hardware. The backing paper embellished with a cute hand-stamped design of a bunny in a flower cartouche. Including original wooden tomobako (storage box) with dated inscription in black ink. Dating the pieces to: ‘An auspicious day in March of the year of the metal dragon, the 3rd year of the Bunsei period’, Anno 1820. Dimensions: Total width together: 116.06 in/294.8 cm. Total width single screen: 58.03 in/147.4 cm (2 x 9.96 in/25.3 cm and 4 x 9.52 in/24.2 cm), Height 21.69 in/55.1 cm. The folding screens are ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art. When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity. Price including insured shipping.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.7 in (55.1 cm)Width: 58.04 in (147.4 cm)Depth: 0.36 in (9 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Bunsei 3 - Anno 1820
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Considering the age they are in a good condition. There are some to be expected sign of age and wear, and some old restorations. Like a some browned spots and small tears in the paper. Please check the pictures as a condition reference.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B3045+B30461stDibs: LU7165235922592

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