Pair of tall 2-panel screens with dragon & tiger - Paper

A superb pair of tall two-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screens) with Kanô School-style paintings depicting the iconic pairing of a dragon 龍 (ryû) and tiger 虎 (tora). On one screen, the tiger crouches next to a grove of bamboo 竹 (take), poised to spring as it roars towards the dragon. Across the pair, the dragon rises from the waves, its sinuous body winding through the branches of a gnarled plum tree 梅 (ume) in blossom. Billowing gold-leaf clouds encompass the scenes. The dragon and tiger represent complementary forces: the dragon is associated with the heavens, water and rain, while the tiger is associated with the earth and wind. The expressive sumi-e 墨絵 (ink painting) is executed on mulberry paper and heightened with gold leaf. Each painting is bordered by two patterned silk brocade trims and set within a lacquered wooden frame with metal hardware. Period: Japan – Edo period (17th–18th century). Dimensions: Height 171.5 cm, width of each screen 189.4 cm (2 x 94.7 cm). Total width of both screens 378.8 cm. Both screens are in good restored condition, with signs of age and use. Restorations include a more visible repair to the upper gold-leaf clouds of the dragon screen, touch-ups to the fronts, and repapering to the reverse with reinforced hinges. Please refer to the photographs for a clear condition reference. The screens can be mounted flat on a wall as one composition or displayed as freestanding pieces. When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.

估價:$15,432.94

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