Hello! I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal. Considering the photos, this item is: A Japanese silk screen, 4 panel screen (63” x 24”) decorated with white and red flowers (dark green leaves) (四十雀 (Shijûkara)), a typical Japanese symbol of protection, Chinese-style. It is in good condition. The motifs were often painted on silk. The mounting takes place on paper, the "frame" forms a brocade border. Screens were used as diplomatic gifts. ‘From the late medieval period onward, they were sent in considerable numbers to China and to Korea. The subject of the screen paintings could often be interpreted as a message to the recipient. Screens often depicted images from the Tale of Genji, the classic work of Japanese literature written in the early years of the 11th century. Many well-known motives were often copied and also provided with the original signature. That is why it is difficult even to assign the motifs or signature exactly but according to the details this is from circa 20th century. PROVENANCE: Purchased in Japan (Tokyo) in the 1980s $ 300 - 500 * represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
