Antique Japanese Ranma (Transom) Geese in Flight Early Taisho Keyaki

DescriptionAn antique Japanese Ranma (transom) hand carved from Keyaki (Zelkova) and the black lacquer frame from Aka Matsunoki (Red Pine) woods. Depicting geese in flight over a field of marsh plants and through the stylized clouds. Quite unique and rare to find Keyaki wood incorporated into a Ranma since Hinoki, Kusunoki, Suginoki and Kirinoki seem to be the ubiquitous wood often used. It is a floating carved panel within the frame.Age: Late Meiji-Taisho Era (1900-1920) Dimensions: 70 3/4″ Wide x 11″ High.