Japanese Room Screen - Late 19th Century
An excellent example of a Japanese reversible single panel screen known as a 'tsuitate' in Japan. Made from cyptomeria and dating from the Meiji period (1868 - 1912).
Used indoors, room screens were commonly used to signify the entrance to the private area or sleeping area of a home to signal a guest to remove their shoes. These screens were also used in restaurants and businesses.
Lacquered with burgundy coloured urushi lacquer there are areas where the lacquer has worn through.
A similar example can be found in 'Traditional Japanese Furniture: A Definitive Guide' by Kazuko Koizumi - Figure 51.Ā
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Dimensions:
168 x 36 x 114 (wxdxh cms)
From Japan
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£40
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Japanese Room Screen - Late 19th Century
An excellent example of a Japanese reversible single panel screen known as a 'tsuitate' in Japan. Made from cyptomeria and dating from the Meiji period (1868 - 1912).
Used indoors, room screens were commonly used to signify the entrance to the private area or sleeping area of a home to signal a guest to remove their shoes. These screens were also used in restaurants and businesses.
Lacquered with burgundy coloured urushi lacquer there are areas where the lacquer has worn through.
A similar example can be found in 'Traditional Japanese Furniture: A Definitive Guide' by Kazuko Koizumi - Figure 51.Ā
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Dimensions:
168 x 36 x 114 (wxdxh cms)
From Japan
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£40
More delivery options available at checkout
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An excellent example of a Japanese reversible single panel screen known as a 'tsuitate' in Japan. Made from cyptomeria and dating from the Meiji period (1868 - 1912).
Used indoors, room screens were commonly used to signify the entrance to the private area or sleeping area of a home to signal a guest to remove their shoes. These screens were also used in restaurants and businesses.
Lacquered with burgundy coloured urushi lacquer there are areas where the lacquer has worn through.
A similar example can be found in 'Traditional Japanese Furniture: A Definitive Guide' by Kazuko Koizumi - Figure 51.Ā
Ā
Dimensions:
168 x 36 x 114 (wxdxh cms)
From Japan
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£40
More delivery options available at checkout
