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Japanese Two-Panel Silver Leaf Screen with Stylized Flowers and Foliage

$7,656

£5,806.77

€6,955.04

CA$11,023.86

A$11,278.99

CHF 6,397.80

MX$144,573.04

NOK 73,369.68

SEK 76,474.82

DKK 51,989.54

About the Item

A striking Japanese two-panel folding screen distinguished by the contrast between its richly aged silver leaf ground and boldly stylized flowering plants. The silver surface has developed remarkable variation over time, shifting between luminous silver, charcoal gray, and softly mottled tones. The individual sheets of silver leaf remain visible across the surface, giving the background an almost mosaic-like character that changes subtly with the surrounding light. Against this atmospheric ground, large white blossoms and broad green leaves rise from the lower left of the composition. Their simplified outlines and clear areas of color create a distinctly graphic presence, while smaller golden flowers, grasses, and slender branches introduce finer detail. Delicate vines carrying small red berries extend across the upper portion of the screen, balancing the concentrated botanical forms below with a generous expanse of silver. Particularly appealing is the relationship between the decorative precision of the flowers and the irregular, naturally aged surface surrounding them. The silver leaf is no longer simply a background; its oxidation, tonal variation, and accumulated surface character have become an integral part of the visual composition. With its restrained asymmetry and unusual combination of silver, green, white, gold, and touches of red and blue, the screen has a strong decorative presence while retaining the quiet spatial sensibility characteristic of Japanese folding screens. Period: 20th Century Dimensions: H 163 × W 169 cm (64.2 × 66.5 in.) Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The silver leaf ground shows extensive natural oxidation and tonal variation, together with surface abrasions, scratches, small losses, and areas of wear consistent with age and use. These characteristics contribute significantly to the screen’s present patinated appearance. Please refer to the detailed photographs.

Dimensions:
Height: 64.18 in (163 cm)Width: 66.54 in (169 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Wood,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Silvered
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition with age-appropriate wear. The silver leaf ground shows natural oxidation and tonal variation, with surface abrasions, scratches, small losses, and areas of wear consistent with age. Please refer to the photographs for details.
Seller Location:
Fukuoka, JP
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8121251901342

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