Tiger and Bamboo by Kiho
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Japanese two panel screen painting (byobu) in black ink (sumi) and mineral colors on paper, with paper hinges, textile border and wooden molding; depicting a regal tiger (tora) emerging from a stand of timber bamboo: symbolic of shelter and protection. With artist's signature and seal: KIHOO Origin: Japan Period: Meiji (1868-1912)/Taisho (1912-1926), Early 20th Century Signature: JIYOSHI KIHOO Seal: KIHOO Inscribed: TEIEI Dimensions: 67.5 inches high x 74.5 inches wide Painting 4107 |