Beautiful Chrysanthemum screen with the Honda clan coat of arms. Meiji Japan
7 500€
Very large four-leaf folding screen with black lacquered wooden frame, featuring the Honda clan coat-of-arms (Kamon) at the bottom. The panels are adorned with a very delicate wild silk fabric embroidered with a floral design featuring bouquets of Chrysanthemums, the flower symbolizing autumn in Japan. Considered a Buddhist flower and offered in religious ceremonies, it is also the emblem of the imperial family. The leaves are held together by black fabric cords.
Sheet size: 172 x 65 cm
Condition report: In good condition with some wear to the fabric and embroidery, and traces of moisture at the top of one of the leaves.
Period
19th century
Style
Asian art
Materials
Lacquered wood, silk
LP :
3467
Width :
260
(cm)
Height
172
(cm)
Depth
3
(cm)
