Antique Japanese Shoin Door (書院) — Wood, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-437-1) - 1

Antique Japanese Shoin Door (書院) — Wood, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-437-1)

SKU:
25M-437-1
$1,350.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 67 1/2"W x 15"H (Upper), 17 1/2"W x 37 1/4"H (Lower)
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Shoin Door — 1920s, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-437)
A Quiet Dance of Nature in Wooden Form

Graceful as a haiku, this antique Japanese shoin door set from the Taisho era captures the elegance of nature through masterful woodcraft. Two red-crowned cranes—symbols of longevity and fidelity—step gently through a scene framed by rustling maple leaves and a towering pine. Overhead, delicate branches arch like brushstrokes across a silent sky, evoking the tranquility of a timeless landscape.

The composition’s gentle asymmetry and balance reflect traditional wabi-sabi aesthetics, where the fleeting beauty of life is cherished in stillness. A rare piece of architectural art, this set transforms any space into a moment of serenity.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1920s, Taisho Era

  • Material: Carved natural Japanese sugi wood

  • Use: Shoin-zukuri style door, art installation, or interior partition

  • Features:
    • Set of 4 carved doors with 1 upper transom (ranma)
    • Detailed relief of cranes, pine tree, maple leaves, and branches
    • Traditional lattice structure balanced with openwork scenes
    • A symbolic composition of longevity, seasonal beauty, and peace

  • Dimensions: 67 1/2"W x 15"H (Upper), 17 1/2"W x 37 1/4"H (Lower)

  • Condition: Excellent for its age, with minor natural wear

Each feather, leaf, and branch in this handcrafted scene speaks the quiet language of Japanese artistry—inviting you to pause, breathe, and enter a world where time drifts as gently as a crane in flight.

Additional Information
size:
67 1/2"W x 15"H (Upper), 17 1/2"W x 37 1/4"H (Lower)