CARVED TRANSOM PANEL (RANMA), Openwork-carved with lion and peony design, Early Modern Period (16th–19th centuries)

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CARVED TRANSOM PANEL (RANMA), Openwork-carved with lion and peony design, Early Modern Period (16th–19th centuries)

Name: CARVED TRANSOM PANEL (RANMA), Openwork-carved with lion and peony design, Early Modern Period (16th–19th centuries)
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The phrase "lion and peony" is often used to describe harmonious pairings.

This piece is a transom panel (ranma) intricately carved in openwork, depicting a lion and peony. The lion is rendered with a combination of rough and fine carving techniques to convey the texture of its fur, while the peony is brought to life through the three-dimensionality of its petals.

As a transom, it was installed between the upper walls and the lintel (kamoi), serving to partition space while allowing light and air to flow through. This is a small yet elegantly refined work.

w48.3 x d4.5 x h9.5cm

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Era - Early Modern Period: 16th–19th centuries