Japanese Room Screen - Late 19th Century Decorative Stone 11x10x27 (wxdxh cms)

11x10x27 (wxdxh cms)

richly layered patina that enhances the character of the wood

bringing rain for successful harvests while protecting against floods and storms

Reclaimed Teakwood Blanket Chest With Painted Finish

This very useful teak wood shelf still has its original paint finish dating from the 1930's

Japanese Room Screen - Late 19th Century Decorative Stone 11x10x27 (wxdxh cms)An excellent example of a Japanese reversible single panel screen known as a 'tsuitate' in Japan. Made from cyptomeria and dating from the Meiji period (1868 1912). Used indoors, room screens were commonly used to signify the entrance to the private area or sleeping area of a home to signal a guest to remove their shoes. These screens were also used in restaurants and businesses. Lacquered with burgundy coloured urushi lacquer there are areas where