I love this Edo Period Japanese Paper Tea Screen. It shows its age, but to me the lost patches of gold leaf, revealing the calligraphy beneath only make me love the screen more. The losses add depth--just like with our fragile lives. We need our knocks and bruises, our imperfections, our scars to give us wholeness and connectivity. Perfection lasts a nano-second (if at all)--so it's basically an illusion. Only beauty and love in all their amazing manifestations can create.
Going to auction today with $150 to spend......let's see what I come up with. I dared a friend that I could come up with a $1000 item-------we'll see.
Jones and Cole say "Hi"--Blessings.
Mary
Mary, ha! I double dare you!! Adore the imperfections of this gorgeous piece!
ReplyDeleteYes, we certainly all have them and that is what makes us very special and unique!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Jackson Pollock's Mural
Hi Karena..........No luck at auction, but not to worry: there's always more. Have a super week-end. xoxoxo Mary
DeleteWhat a grande dame! I love it as is. Hope you are well, Mary. I need to catch up and check out your latest finds. Happy June. xo
ReplyDeleteHi Loi, Yes, things are humming along. This screen has my heart. xoxoxo Mary
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