Byobu dragon
Price: € 1.300,00
Striking low two-panel byôbu 屏風 (room divider) with a detailed painting of a dragon 龍 (ryû) leaping up from the sea holding a precious jewel 玉 (tama) in his claws. He flies towards the rough sky, bending the course of the falling rain with his speed.
The painting on paper is mostly done in black ink 墨 (sumi) on paper, heightened by some white, golden and pink streaks.
Signed and sealed by the artist Shioya Shinsen 塩谷深仙 (1931-?) in the lower right corner. He was born in 1931 in the Hyôgo prefecture, and later moved to the Arakawa ward of Tôkyô. Specialized in kachôga (painting of flowers and birds) and sansuiga (painting of mountain and water landscapes).
The screen is in a very good condition. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
Dimensions:
Total width 86.2 cm (2 x 43.1 cm), Height 92.1 cm.
Shōwa period (1926-1989).
This room divider is light in weight and can also be easily mounted flat on a wall and presented as one piece of art.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
