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Japanese Six-Panel Meiji Screen Flowering Peonies and Butterflies

About the Item

Stunning Japanese Meiji period six-panel large screen. Featuring blooms of spring flowering white, pink, and red peonies with butterflies over a gilt background. Made in the Nihonga school style with ink and color pigments on gilt. Two artists seals on the bottom left side of the screen. Set in a wood frame with a natural finish. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 149 in (378.46 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th-Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Beautifully crafted with age appropriate wear at joints as seen in photos. Losses on back side of screen.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555217783022
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