鮮やかな金地に、唐子（からこ）たちがあふれるように描かれた、愛らしさと賑やかさに満ちた一双の屏風です。
中央には、目を引く白象が登場。背には豪奢な衣をまとった人物たちを乗せ、周囲の唐子たちは楽器を奏でたり、戯れたりと、まるで祝祭のような光景が広がります。
Gilded Folding Screen (Byōbu), Edo Period – Pair of Six Panels
Featured in the 143rd Kogirekai Auction – Byōbu Festival
This delightful pair of folding screens presents a whimsical and vivid scene of karako (Chinese-style children), playfully reenacting episodes from “The Mirror for Emperors” (Teikan-zu) — a classic guide to benevolent rule.
At the center of the screen, a majestic white elephant carries a group of elaborately dressed figures, while children gather around it in celebration, dancing, playing instruments, and engaging in cheerful mischief.
Rendered on a brilliant gold background, this screen captures both playful energy and refined elegance, blending Chinese imperial themes with Japanese decorative aesthetics.