Stunning Set of Four 19th Century Edo Period Fusuma Door Decorative Panels
Stunning Set of Four 19th Century Edo Period Fusuma Door Decorative Panels
$16,000.00
A set of four fusuma (sliding door) panels from the 19th century, painted in ink and colors on gold leaf. The panels depict a blossoming cherry tree extending beyond a woven fence and over a pond with ducks, mallards, and cranes. Reeds line the pond’s edge, all set against a gold background.
Each panel includes an oval floriform metal hikite (door pull) and is framed in black-lacquered wood. The work highlights the traditional materials and techniques of Edo period in Japan.
This unique museum-quality piece is a rare example of Japanese craftsmanship from the period still in excellent condition.
Dimensions for each panel:
37 in. width
1.5 in. depth
68.5 in. height
Sold as a set.