23. A six fold gold leaf screen with cranes

The screen depicts a dance of six large Manchurian cranes beside a stylised flowing river with wild ferns, dandelions and spring flowers at their feet. All set upon a gold leaf ground.

Late Edo period

Signed: Utena-shi/ Tai-shi [Surname Utena/ Surname Tai]

Lower one:  (Morikane]

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