A furosaki paper screen painted in ink and colour on a buff and silver ground with four fans, one of which is closed. The first open fan, starting from the right, has a design of the moon amongst autumn grasses as a reference to the plains of Musashino. The second one is decorated with waves, a cho cho (butterfly), and a tombo [dragon fly]. Finally the last fan on the left represents shakura [cherry blossom].

Japan Edo period 17th century

Dimensions: H. 23¼” x W. 54¼” (59cm x 137.5cm)

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