Japanese Carved Cinnabar Screen, 19th century, inlaid with carved ivory and mother of pearl depictions of Momotarō, along with his animal companions, surrounded by carved cinnabar flora and bird frame. Momotarō, the hero of a very famous Edo period Japanese fable, who goes on a quest to fight demons with the help of a talking dog, monkey and pheasant.

Height 49 ¼ in. Width 38 ¼ in. Depth 10 ½ in.