Folding Screen (Byobu) with Vines and Vegetables
1942
Artist
- Yokoyama Ichimu, 1911 - 1996
Country
Japan
Object
screen, folding
Medium
lacquer and mother-of-pearl on wood
Accession Number
2012.267
Credit Line
Florence and Ralph Burgess Trust
Yokoyama Ichimu. Folding Screen (Byobu) with Vines and Vegetables. 1942. lacquer and mother-of-pearl on wood. Florence and Ralph Burgess Trust. 2012.267.
Dimensions
height: 50 3/4 in, 128.9050 cm; width: 70 in, 177.8000 cm; depth: 1 1/4 in, 3.1750 cm
Inscription
Ichimu
Department
Arts of Asia
Collection
Arts of Asia
Folding Screen (Byobu) with Vines and Vegetables
by Yokoyama Ichimu (1911-96)
Japan, Toyama Prefecture
1942, Showa period
Lacquer and mother-of-pearl on wood
Funds from the Florence and Ralph Burgess Trust
2012.267
The low-relief carving of vegetables and foliage was lacquered in black and two tones of red with details enhanced in gold and shell inlay. Yokoyama Ichimu was born in Toyama prefecture, an area known for its carved wooden architectural features. Highly regarded for his carved woodwork, Ichimu made this four-panel folding screen for the Ministry of Education New Exhibition (Shin Bunten) held in 1942.
Known Provenance
At least 2011-2012, Kaigedo Japanese Art, Seattle WA, acquired at auction in Japan; 2012, DAM collection, museum purchase.
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