Japanese Two Panel Screen: Genpei Warriors
The Genpei War took place from 1180 – 1185, during which the Minamoto clan rebelled against the Taira clan for control of Japan. The two clans had a bitter rivalry for years, and the Minamoto clan tried to gain control several times before succeeding. This screen depicts a nobleman with his samurai officers, and a screen painted in the background. Tosa School painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust and a silk brocade border.
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Origin
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 66 3/4" h x 75" w x 3/4" d
- 169.5cm h x 190.5cm w x 1.9cm d
- Item #
- S1212
- Price Range
Price Range
- $0-$5,000
- $5,001-$10,000
- $10,001-$25,000
- $25,001-$50,000
- $50,001-$100,000
- over $100,000