Double sided Japanese art pieve
18 October 2025
Description

I have no idea of who made this piece. It was given to me when inlaws were downsizing. It was bought at an auction is all I know.

Dimensions

I am including the size in the photos

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 4 days
By David U.
Oct 22, 21:00 UTC
Fair Market Value
$600 - $1,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a double-sided Japanese decorative panel, most likely dating to the mid-20th century, crafted in carved hardwood and featuring hand-applied lacquer and inlay work. The scenes on both sides appear to depict auspicious natural motifs, including cranes in flight and blossoming trees, both of which symbolize longevity and renewal in Japanese visual culture. The inscriptions are executed in gilt calligraphy, likely short poetic dedications or seasonal expressions, which were common in Meiji and Taisho decorative panels.

The craftsmanship and motifs suggest the piece was designed as a freestanding decorative screen or display panel for domestic interiors, using techniques similar to makie lacquer and shell inlay, set within a carved hardwood frame of typical Japanese joinery. Based on the photographic evidence and overall quality, such pieces generally fall within a collectible decorative art category rather than fine art, with current market values ranging between USD 600 and 1,000 depending on condition, intricacy, and provenance.

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