Description Fine Japanese two-panel shibayama screen, signed Meiji period, late 19th century, lacquered figures along river amongst blossoming cherry trees, against gold ground in taka-maki-e and kirikane, carved inlaid nacre, ivory and stone, verso decorated with foliage and butterflies in iroe-togidashi-e on black ground; each contained within carved ivory frames with metal accents, H12" W12 3/4"
Other Notes: related and very similar example sold Christie's-London 12 May 2013 (Lot 216)
Condition Report Condition statement:
some loss to inlaid carving, and separations to ivory. *** Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that an object is free of defects or restoration. Condition reports are prepared by request on a 'first come, first served' basis. For more information please read paragraph #9 of Terms and Condition of Sale.