Edo period, early to mid 19th century, Tosa School, twelve scenes from chapters of the classic novel The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari) set in two sections per screen, ink and colors painted on paper with flecks of gold, applied to a gold leaf six panel folding screen with brocade border, Japanese paper lining showing in openings between panels.

48 x 112 in.

The Estate of Mary Gorham Bynum of Rockingham and Pinehurst, NC

Tears and punctures in some areas of the screen; water marks and damage to left panel of the screen; some loss to pigments.

$400 - 800