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Japanese 18th Century Tsukinami-e 6 Panel Floor Screen, Edo Period

$97,500per set

£74,870.63per set

€85,888.40per set

CA$136,998.94per set

A$153,430.17per set

CHF 80,057.35per set

MX$1,874,083.54per set

NOK 1,018,562.42per set

SEK 960,117.15per set

DKK 640,974.64per set

About the Item

A Japanese 18th Century Tsukinami-e 6 Panel Floor Screen depicts the Activities of the Twelve Months of the Year, mineral pigments on gold leaf, mounted on wood panels with 6 frames of faux bamboo forms and hinged together. There are 6 panels total expressing the activities of each month of the court life in Kyoto of the 18th century, 4 scenes on each panel, and 2 scenes describing each month. A total of 24 scenes to complete the whole story for this artwork. There are more than 275 figures in the paintings and you can see many traditional Japanese customs with hundreds of different suits of Kimonos in numerous designs accompanied with rich colors, and attractive patterns to fit the different ages and sexes. These figures are presented in a vast of interesting postures by walking, running, sitting, laying, hugging, working, singing, talking, drinking, bowing, selling, buying, napping, sleeping, resting, chasing, watching, thinking, playing, asking, dressing, writing, cooking, serving, gossiping, and playing musical instruments, and much more in doing something in the everyday activities. In addition to the hundreds of figures, there is more to see such as architecture in building design, types of furniture of tables, desks, and book stands, bonsais, plants, trees, flowers, landscaping, wall decorations, candle stands, oil lamps, carrying lanterns, lacquer boxes, house appliances, supplies of kitchen wares, water buckets, and so forth. You can also find some charming decorated objects for the top portions of human bodies, such as hats, and many beautiful colorful head fabrics plus footwear and umbrellas. This is a great resource for researching Japanese culture in its history, so much to see, learn, and chart to fulfill excitement about ancient life in Japan. Tsukinami-e (literally, "pictures of months in sequence") illustrate the typical activities and festivals throughout the year. Beginning in the tenth century, the subject became an event most important for secular painting in Japan, and it remained popular among the members of all schools of painting through the Edo period. This artwork by an anonymous artist depicts the monthly events integral to the lives of Kyoto citizens. Japan lost the war from WWII. This item was Possibly purchased from Yamanaka & Co. All the properties that belonged to Yamanaka & Co. were taken to the auction and sold. Period: Edo period (1615–1868) Date: 18th century Culture: Japan Dimensions: 2 panels in 22.5" W x 65" H ; 4 panels in 25" W x 65" H Classification: Paintings Condition: Overall in good condition, 2 visible lines on the panels, please see the pictures.

Dimensions:
Height: 65 in (165.1 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 6
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Gold Leaf,Paper,Wood,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
18th Century
Condition:
Repaired: 2 visible lines on the panels, they might be the broken parts of the paper and put back, please see the pictures. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Norton, MA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5848239677432

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