Japanese watercolor painted 6-panel floor screen. Depicting cranes gathered along the edge of a stream under the shade of a large tree. One crane swoops down from the sky to join the others.
Height: 68 in x width: 151 in.

The screen is structurally sound and stable. The colors are bold and bright. There are no major losses or restorations. There are small creases throughout. There are light scuffs and some small scratches throughout; there is a larger scuff along the lower margin of the third from the right panel. Some of the paper along the interior joints are fraying slightly and are worn. There is a large tear along the second from the left panel along the center right edge measuring approx. 7 inches in length. Along the extreme margins of all the panels there is chipping and small losses to the paint. Some evidence of moisture exposure along the lower margins. Some discoloration to the metal components along the sides. The silk border is in good condition. The paper along the back is in generally good condition. There is general wear along the outside edges consistent with age and use.