Small Japanese 18th Century Edo / Tokugawa Period Six-Part Hand Painted Japanese Screen on Paper Wit

Description

Small Japanese 18th century Edo / Tokugawa Period six-part hand painted Japanese table screen on paper with gold-leaf and silk. Depicts a court scene from The Tale of Genji. With continuous woven silk border in slender ebonized wood and brass hinged frame, the reverse lined with block-printed paper, later mounted on a wooden cleat across the back for hanging. Measures 47 1/2" x 18" x 3/8" thick. Wear consistent with age; tear upper left. Presents well.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Wear consistent with age; tear upper left. Presents well.

Origin:
Japan

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Silk, Wood

Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: Japan
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Architecture, Figure, Interiors, Landscape

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Wear consistent with age; tear upper left. Presents well.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

18 x 47.5 x 0.38 in

Small Japanese 18th Century Edo / Tokugawa Period Six-Part Hand Painted Japanese Screen on Paper Wit

Lot 0214

Estimate $4,400-$7,200

Sep 20, 2026, 7:53 PM EDT

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