OI KENTARO: AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE LACQUER TSUITATE (STANDING SCREEN) WITH A DEER

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OI KENTARO: AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE LACQUER TSUITATE (STANDING SCREEN) WITH A DEER By Oi Kentaro (1913-2001), signed Omi saku Japan, 20th century, Showa period (1926-1989) to Heisei period (1989-2019) Finely decorated in polychrome lacquer with textured takamaki-e details, this remarkable standing screen incorporates bronze imitations and expertly executed eggshell inlays, all set against a richly layered, multi-colored lacquer ground. The composition features an elegant deer, shown turning its head back, its body intricately textured and highlighted with inlaid eyes. The screen stands on a roiro-lacquered frame with two feet. The reverse is finished in luminous gold lacquer. Signed to the lower right OMI saku [made by Omi (Oi Kentaro)]. HEIGHT 115.7 cm, LENGTH 136.5 cm Oi Kentaro (1913-2001) studied under Kitabayashi Rokusen, Kitamura Shunsho and Takenaka Bifu. In addition to traditional techniques, Kentaro was skilled in the use of innovative designs and new maki-e materials, and excelled in the use of lead, blue shells and eggshells as well as gold and silver. His works are highly regarded. Museum comparison: Compare a lacquer bunko, dated to the Showa or Heisei period, by the same artist Oi Kentaro, in the collection of the Takaoka City Museum, Toyama Prefecture, object number 3-03-02-16.

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