Description: Our client's beautiful antique tsuitate screen, 34 in wide and 35.5 in tall, features the finely carved figures of a foo lion on one side, and perched bird of prey (eagle or falcon) on opposite side. Signed. Believed to date from the first quarter of the 20th century, possibly earlier. In good condition. Scuffs, scratches, rubbing wear, nicks and small losses. Such screens of this modest scale have been used since the 6th century in Japan, commonly to screen entrances and block the sun and/or wind. They are also used to divide rooms, and separate workspaces from residential spaces. Our client has this item for sale in their gallery in New York City where it may sell at any time. Prior to using "buy it now" please contact us so we may confirm availability. Thank you. Item HA-4481. Item sold as-is. All sales final.
Price: 1950 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-12-09T15:14:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Wood
Color: Brown
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: 1900-1940
