A Japanese 6-panel Byôbu With Playing Children, Second Half 19th Century (early Meiji Period) - May 16, 2024 | Oriental Art Auctions In Gelderland
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A JAPANESE 6-PANEL BYÔBU WITH PLAYING CHILDREN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY (EARLY MEIJI PERIOD)

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A JAPANESE 6-PANEL BYÔBU WITH PLAYING CHILDREN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY (EARLY MEIJI PERIOD)
A JAPANESE 6-PANEL BYÔBU WITH PLAYING CHILDREN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY (EARLY MEIJI PERIOD)
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A 6-panel byôbu??? (folding screen) with an animated Kanô School-style painting on gold leaf of karako ???? (Chinese children) at play under supervision of four noblewomen.The motif “One Hundred Boys at Play” is a Chinese theme wishing the viewer many generations of accomplished scholars and prosperity, as it symbolises longevity and health for offspring.Colour and ink on shiny gold leaf. Mounted by two borders, a thin green brocade one, and a broad cotton one with a flower pattern. Protected by a black lacquer frame with its original hardware. Total width: 256.8 cm (2 by 44 cm, 4 by 42.2 cm). Height: 90.7 cm. Considering its age in a very good condition with some minimal traces of wear conform age and old restorations.
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A JAPANESE 6-PANEL BYÔBU WITH PLAYING CHILDREN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY (EARLY MEIJI PERIOD)

Estimate €2,000 - €2,300
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Starting Price €1,800
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