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19th century
painted rice paper, lacquered wood, brass-plated copper, gold and silver leaf 35¾ h × 152 w × ½ d in (91 × 386 × 1 cm)
painted rice paper, lacquered wood, brass-plated copper, gold and silver leaf 35¾ h × 152 w × ½ d in (91 × 386 × 1 cm)
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,380
Screen features decoration of flowering peonies, which are known in Japan as the king of flowers and symbolize good fortune, bravery, and honor. Each panel measures: 35.75 h x 19 w x 0.5 d inches.