Screen

CG98-1-160.3

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number CG98-1-160.3
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Date Made 18th Century - Mid 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Lacquer
Iconography Crane | Drum | Priest | Court Scene | Ritual
Description

Four panel screen with images of many people in a courtyard setting, possibly for a funeral or part of the annual observances (年中行事 nenju gyoji) at court. Gold background. Edges wood. Paper backing with floral design. There is a metal Tokugawa mon on the edge. Scenes include the ritual cutting of a cooked crane (鶴の包丁), a procession of archers, a dancer with large drums, and other rituals involving fire and costumes.

Height 177.8 cm
Width 254 cm
Other Number 246 - Other Number

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