Six-panel folding screen; ink, mineral colors, silver and gold on silk with gold wash and gold leaf; black lacquer frame with finely chased gilt copper hardware
A six-panel folding screen with 25 elegantly scattered fans, some open and some closed, with colorful depictions of seasonal and literary motifs and designs. Other fans show Muromachi-style landscapes or...
A six-panel folding screen with 25 elegantly scattered fans, some open and some closed, with colorful depictions of seasonal and literary motifs and designs. Other fans show Muromachi-style landscapes or intricate textile designs. Fans are an auspicious symbol for the Japanese; here they are painted with great details using mineral colors, silver and gold.