Japanese Meiji Eight Panel Screen Village Landscape with Figures

Large 19th century Japanese Meiji period eight panel byobu screen featuring a panoramic village landscape. The serene painting depicts agricultural scenes with villagers engaged in pastoral farm activities. Ink and color on paper with a dramatic gold leaf border. Made in the Maruyama-Shijo school style signed by artist Raku with two seals. Unique screen with a lovely aged patina. The painting is set in a black painted frame with a distressed, faded finish. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.Dimensions: 149"w x 0.5"d x 41.5"hCirca: 19th Century, JapanMaterials: Gold Leaf, Paper, WoodCondition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with an aged patina. Age appropriate wear, losses, and fading with old repairs as seen in photos.