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5296 18TH CENTURY JAPANESE TALES OF THE GENJI

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5296 18TH CENTURY JAPANESE TALES OF THE GENJI
5296 18TH CENTURY JAPANESE TALES OF THE GENJI PAINTED SCREEN. Four panel folding screen. Mineral colors on gold leaf mounted atop a gold brocade screen with black lacquer frame. Depicts scenes from life in the Fujiwara court. This was the theme behind Lady Murasaki's 12th century novel, Tales of the Genji. Includes signed appraisal from Antiques Pacifica Oriental Art Work: 31 x 64 (78.7cm x 162.6cm.) Framed: 36 x 70 (91.4cm x 177.8cm.) Condition: Small 2 1/2 (6.4cm) diam. puncture to paper covered back of first panel verso, some repaint throughout. Estimate: $700-$1000.