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18th Century Japanese Painting of Red and White Peonies on a Gold Leaf Ground

About the Item

This beautiful stylized depiction of red and white peonies once adorned a traditional four panel screen. Now it sits within its handmade frame, ready to grace your walls. The peony is known to the Japanese as the 'King of Flowers', it symbolizes bravery, honor and good fortune. Each flower is a lovingly rendered painting in exquisite detail, its color fresh and vibrant despite its antiquity. It dates from the 18th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50.79 in (129 cm)Width: 53.15 in (135 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
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  • Seller Location:
    Prahran, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JP200071stDibs: LU1256218525252

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