Anonymous

Meiji / Taisho period 19/20th century

1868-1926

Screen

A large lacquer on wood screen with gilt bronze fittings. The screen depicts a dragon emerging from a swirling storm done to look like a painting. On the reverse is a setting sun with a turbulent sea. The screen edges in gold clouds on a silver-grey ground.

Japan is often referred to as the land of the rising sun. The image of the sun is found all over Japanese works of art and is a strong symbol for the country.

Size 490mm x 395mm

Unsigned