A Six-panel Screen On Paper Depicting A Scene Of Everyday Life

Six-panel screen on paper depicting a scene of everyday life, with men sitting in a hilly setting while drinking tea. The men are sitting on tatami mats, engaged in a simple refreshment break and are dressed in traditional kimonos.

The panels are surrounded by two silk borders, a thicker blue one with a geometric pattern and a thin one.
A black lacquered wooden frame completes and protects this screen. Signature bottom right.

Period: Edo Meiji second half of the 19th century
Dimensions: 171 x 378 cm.
Conservation status: Good condition. There are defects along the lacquer frame with wear and defects with missing wood visible on the back. General cracks and signs of aging. Defects and gaps in the paper between the joints of the 4th and 5th panels.