Japanese Screen Painting Momoyama Period Signed Hokkyo Koi

Japanese Screen Painting Momoyama Period Signed Hokkyo Koi

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A Japanese full size antique 6-panel byubu screen painted with a scene of a pair of Ho-oh birds (rainbow phoenixes) in a blossoming cherry tree. Symbolizing rebirth, renewal, fidelity, purity and harmony, the Ho-o bird also represents the southern star constellation and is a symbol of prosperity. This image is painted in mineral colors on gold leafed paper. Signed Hokkyo Koi (1564-1638), the most  famous Kano school artist  from early Tokugawa period. “Hokkyo” is a Buddhist rank given to artist. His works are very rare.

Age: Momoyama Period (1573-1600)

Signed Hokkyo Koi

Dimensions: 31 3/4″ high x 80″ long

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A Japanese full size antique 6-panel byubu screen painted with a scene of a pair of Ho-oh birds (rainbow phoenixes) in a blossoming cherry tree. Symbolizing rebirth, renewal, fidelity, purity and harmony, the Ho-o bird also represents the southern star constellation and is a symbol of prosperity. This image is painted in mineral colors on gold leafed paper. Signed Hokkyo Koi (1564-1638), the most  famous Kano school artist  from early Tokugawa period. “Hokkyo” is a Buddhist rank given to artist. His works are very rare.

Age: Momoyama Period (1573-1600)

Signed Hokkyo Koi

Dimensions: 31 3/4″ high x 80″ long

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