Edo Period Hawk Hunting Screen

A Japanese folding screen, Edo period (1603 - 1868), depicting…
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A Japanese folding screen, Edo period (1603 - 1868), depicting two hawks used for sport hunting by Samurai, many Japanese artists of the Edo period created their works for powerful men, the wealthy and mighty nobility & warriors who ruled Japan. These men saw themselves in the hawk's ruthless strength. Some warriors trained falcons as hunting birds or kept them as symbols of military might. Japanese screens, known as by?bu in Japanese, as by?bu literally means 'wind wall,' the original purpose of the screen was to block drafts in traditional open-layout Japanese homes but more importantly to bring beauty into often dark interiors. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 89 x 97.5 cm

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  • Edo Period, Japan - The Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1868. During this time, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate, a military government led by the Tokugawa family. The Edo period is characterized by a period of relative peace, stability, and economic growth, as well as by the development of a distinctive culture and society.

    During the Edo period, the capital of Japan was moved from Kyoto to Edo (modern-day Tokyo), and the country became increasingly isolated from the rest of the world. The shogunate implemented strict policies to maintain control, including the restriction of foreign trade and travel. However, despite this isolation, the Edo period saw significant cultural and artistic development, including the emergence of the ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition, the growth of Kabuki theater, and the flourishing of a vibrant merchant culture.

    The Edo period ended with the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which saw the collapse of the shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule.

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