8 Magnificent Steeds

Japan, a fine six-panel screen Byobu depicting 8 magnificent Horses playfully frolicking against a gold filled cloud background. This attractive screen dates to the Meiji period, circa 1880.

Photographed in natural day light.

Horses are a scarce motif for Japanese screens and we are pleased to have found this one on our last Japanese acquisitions travels.

It is simple yet beautifully painted with extraordinary facial and mane details, a handsome gold cloud mist background- all created by a skillful artist painter. Signed. Red seals are present on the lower left panel.

Dimensions: 68 inches high and 150 inches wide extended.

Enticing and rare subject matter, this painting is skillfully and tastefully rendered in mineral paint pigments on paper and with a muted soft gold mist cloud painted background. The original silk brocade border is present. Black lacquered wood with engraved bronze corner mounts nicely frame this serene and rare equine composition. Please look at the photographs closely that reveal all of these finely detailed horses.

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

We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe 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 in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.