From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels.

Japan, an early two-panel gold screen byobu depicting ancient horses at play under a tree. This screen was created from a pair of antique fusuma sliding interior doors and dates to the Edo period, circa 1850.

Horses are a scarce motif for Japanese screens and we are pleased to have found this one on our last Japanese acquisitions travels. We have its matching two panel horses screen also currently available at this time. Please write for details if interested.

It is simple yet beautifully painted with a gold ground created by a skillful artist painter.

Dimensions: 67.75 inches high and 55.5 inches wide extended.

Photographed in natural light.

About fusuma
In Japanese architecture, fusuma (Japanese: 襖) are vertical rectangular panels which can slide from side to side to redefine spaces within a room, or act as doors. They consist of a lattice-like wooden under structure covered in cardboard and a layer of paper or cloth on both sides. They typically have a black lacquer border and a round finger catch on each panel.
Historically, fusuma were painted, often with scenes from nature such as mountains, forests or animals. (Thank you Wikipedia)

Enticing and rare subject matter, this painting is skillfully and tastefully rendered in mineral paint pigments on paper/board and with a muted gold painted background. . Black lacquered wood nicely frame this serene and rare equine composition. Please look at the photographs closely that reveal the artists’ simple and beautiful 19th century composition.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.

We have been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to Japan and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs.