Molded as a standing screen with a central depiction of Kanzan and Jittoku, the latter seated and holding a broom, the former standing and holding a scroll, on a craggy rock, surrounded by gilt chidori (plovers) in flight and gilt and blue crashing waves over a white stippled ground. The green outer border of the screen is decorated with gilt phoenixes, scrolling tendrils and leaves, the black screen stand with scrolling tendrils and flowers in gold, the top of the screen with a finely molded cord with lotus tassels at the bottom.
SIZE 24.5 x 21 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear, such as very minute flakes to the rear of the feet and a small burst bubble to one of the waves. Provenance: French private collection.