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Japanese Ranma Panel Island Scene browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese: Pre 1920: item # 648590 Please refer to our stock # 62-31 when inquiring.
Silk Road Gallery PO Box 2175 Branford, Connecticut 06405, USA (203) 208-0771 Guest Book SOLD |
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| This long carved panel from Japan's late Meiji Period shows two sailboats passing behind an island in the center foreground. Distant mountains are seen in the background to one side; the sea with small boats to the other side. Pierced carving allowed the scene to be viewed from either side of the panel, which was used as a transom, called a ranma, in a traditional Japanese house. Hung above wide sliding doors, the ranma provided soft light and air circulation to living areas on both sides of the doors. This ranma is constructed so that the carved panel, gently curved on the top surface, appears to float within a larger rectangular frame. Black lacquer edging emphasizes the curve. Open space between the panel and frame allowed more light air air through the transom. This ranma is in excellent condition and could be used as a companion piece with item 62-32, which is a ranma of the same size carved with a different scene. Dimensions: height 15" (38 cm), length 72" (183 cm), depth 1" (2.5 cm) | |||||||||
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