19th century or older, four panels, scene with birds amongst blossoming plum tree branches (ume ni suzume), calligraphic poem with red seals, the image with decorative pale green silk surround, wood framing with metal bracket corners, black cloth backing to reverse, each panel 40-1/2 x 16-1/2 x 5/8 in.
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foxing and other stains throughout, some discoloration to light areas, image with several scuffs and shallow dents, some wear to wood frame and bracket corners, paper backing on one panel looks to be slipping, small tears to panel edges, some lifting and fraying to fabric, black backing to reverse with apparent mold and light stains
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