Freestanding screen 衝立 (tsuitate) with plum design - Wood

A distinctive freestanding screen 衝立 (tsuitate) in burned cypress wood, decorated in polychrome lacquer with crossing branches of white and pink plum blossoms 梅 (ume). The broad panel has gently flaring sides and double-lobed upper corners, supported on two substantial wooden feet. The scorched surface accentuates the flowing grain, creating a richly textured ground in warm brown tones. The reverse is undecorated, displaying the pronounced grain of the cypress. The screen and its base are not detachable. Period: Japan – Taishô period (1912–1926). Dimensions: Height 99.2 cm, Width 116.8 cm, Depth 35 cm. In very good condition, with signs of age and light surface wear. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition. When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.

Estimate:$725.38

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