A pair of Japanese six-panel screens, Rimpa School, Anonymous 18th century

Flowers of Seasons



ink and color on gold ground, one with an Inen mark, mounted on brocade

Left: There are some scratches and warm holes on the ground, specially on the first and third hinge areas. 3rd panel from the left has several damages as you can see in the illustration. 3rd and 5th hinge area (from the left) have some dark stains from handling. The 5th hinge area has some holes and restored. Below center line has some worm holes. Some pigments are tarnished and rubbed. Right: Mainly in good condition, some scratches and losses to the ground, has some darkening around the hinge area, the 5th hinge from the left has holes/damages and restored. The pigments specially gofun (white) are worn in some areas and other pigments are rubbed. Consistent with age.
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