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Lot 347* - A183AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Monday, 04. December 2017, 02.00 PM

A TABLE SCREEN.

Japan, Meiji period, height 28 cm.
Lacquer panel with shibayama and togidashi decoration, i.e. with mother of pearl, stone and bone inlays, mounted in a metal frame. Signed: Seishi.

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The decoration of the front illustrates the story of the Heian court musician Fujiwara no Yasumasu (958-1036) being attacked by a villain, who turns out to be his own brother Midomaru. Captivated by the flute music of Yasumasu, the attempt fails.


CHF 6 000 / 9 000 | (€ 6 190 / 9 280)

Sold for CHF 6 875 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.