Screen with Design of Orchids
Artist/maker unknown, Japanese
Geography:
Made in Japan, Asia
Date:
c. 1910-1930Medium:
Zelkova burl with inlay of ivory and wood; mounted as a two-panel screenDimensions:
56 x 50 1/4 inches (142.2 x 127.6 cm) (Each Panel): 56 x 25 1/8 inches (142.2 x 63.8 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
2008-7-5Credit Line:
Gift of Frederick R. McBrien III, 2008
Made in Japan, Asia
Date:
c. 1910-1930Medium:
Zelkova burl with inlay of ivory and wood; mounted as a two-panel screenDimensions:
56 x 50 1/4 inches (142.2 x 127.6 cm) (Each Panel): 56 x 25 1/8 inches (142.2 x 63.8 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2008-7-5Credit Line:
Gift of Frederick R. McBrien III, 2008
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flowers [x] inlaid ivory [x] japanese [x] screen [x] white orchids [x] wood inlay [x]The anonymous artist of this screen has chosen to beautiful effect the path of simplicity, emphasizing unadorned expression akin to the mingei (folk art) ideal over technical bravura. The two large zelkova burl panels are mounted Chinese-style in footed frames with metal hinges. The panels are inlaid with ivory to form orchid flowers, with wood for the leaves and the dead tree trunk on which the plants grow.