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Screen ( China & Japan ) - Mary - May 20, 2017 (08:47 AM)
- Re: Screen - Bill H - May 21, 2017 (03:01 PM)
  - Re: Screen - Mary - May 24, 2017 (02:45 PM)

Subject:Screen
Posted By: Mary Sat, May 20, 2017 IP: 64.30.94.105

My aunt was in Japan for many years. This four-part screen hung over her king size bed. I don't have the exact dimensions but it's about the length of the bed. Or should I look for any identifying markers on this or can anyone give me information about it?

Subject:Re: Screen
Posted By: Bill H Sun, May 21, 2017

Your folding screen, well-presented as a wall installation, may represent horse racing held in conjunction with a Shinto temple celebration. I've pasted a couple of links below regarding the relationship between Shinto and horse racing. I know that art of this good caliber and framing was and still remains available to American military and embassy personnel through exchanges on US military bases established in Japan since 1945. If your aunt held an official position, the screen might have come from such a source, as opposed to a local art shop, and was new when purchased. In either event, it would need closer examination by an expert to determine actual age and the name of the artist.

Best regards,

Bill H.

https://wkdfestivalsaijiki.blogspot.com/2010/05/derby-race.html

http://education.asianart.org/explore-resources/artwork/palace-and-horserace-kamo-shrine-approx-1615%E2%80%931650

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Subject:Re: Screen
Posted By: Mary Wed, May 24, 2017

Thank you for your time!