KATSU HAMANAKA | Pastoral scene

lacquered and gilt wood, two panels

Very good overall condition. The panels presents with a few extremely rare and minute dents and chips along the edges, not visually distracting, slightly more significant on the lower corners. There are a few light scratches and light scuffs, consistent with age and use. The surface presents with a few rare tiny dirt traces accompanied by some small oxidation traces. There is some light surface soiling with a few dirt traces. The upper and lower parts of the panels present with two wooden element of approximately 2 cm high that appear to have been added at the time of the making (as the lacquer is homogeneous up and below the line)
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