A Japanese six panel low screen, Byobu, Edo, 18th/19th century, painted with scenes likely taken from Tales of Genji, with figures in boats heading towards a large dwelling, depicting farmers, merchants, figures practicing archery against a backdrop of Manchurian crans and mountains, on a gilt ground with brocaded border, now mounted within a single simulated bamboo gilt frame, each panel approximately 63.5 cm x 33cm, overall 76cm x 213.5cm
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A Japanese six panel low screen, Byobu, Edo, 18th/19th century, painted with scenes likely taken from Tales of Genji, with figures in boats heading towards a large dwelling, depicting farmers, merchants, figures practicing archery against a backdrop of Manchurian crans and mountains, on a gilt ground with brocaded border, now mounted within a single simulated bamboo gilt frame, each panel approximately 63.5 cm x 33cm, overall 76cm x 213.5cm