Japan, a fine hand-carved wooden screen “ranma” or transom featuring a spectacular compostion of flying cranes, sun, and clouds executed in kuri (chestnut wood) and with a hinoki frame about 1900.

It is signed by its maker lower right – a feature rarely found on these stunning wooden works of art and a valued addition to this particular example.

Hand-carved and meticulously detailed in light original natural color make this imposing wildlife screen a must consideration. Notice the simple and fine details. One-of-a-kind.

Dimensions: 18.75″ high and 60″ long perfect for wall mounting

Photographer in natural light.

About Japanese Ranma:
Architectural details called ranma (欄間) are often found above doors in traditional Japanese houses and buildings. These details can be anything from simple shōji-style dividers to elaborate wooden carvings allowing air to pass through.

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, antiquities and fine art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe 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.

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

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.