Japanese Stained-Glass Fusuma Painting: Bountiful Sea beneath Mount Fuji

Name: Japanese Stained-Glass Fusuma Painting: Bountiful Sea beneath Mount Fuji
Brand: Japanese Transoms
Price: 11999.00 USD
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Japanese Stained-Glass Fusuma Panel: “Bountiful Sea beneath Mount Fuji”

This four-panel stained-glass kumiko fusuma door presents a sweeping seascape rendered through a uniquely Japanese fusion of wood joinery, latticework, and layered glass. Slender kumiko pieces form the structural framework, while frosted glass behind the motifs and clear glass embedded on the surface create a luminous, multi-dimensional construction.

When placed near natural light, the entire work glows softly, its colors and shadows shifting throughout the day. The result is not merely a door panel—it is an atmospheric sculpture of light, motion, and landscape.

This is a stained-glass architectural artwork. An heirloom that brings story, movement, and illumination into the interior.

Why This Piece Is Exceptional

Four-Panel Narrative Composition: A continuous seascape unfolds from left to right, echoing traditional Japanese folding screens.

Layered Glass Construction: Frosted and clear glass create depth, glow, and shifting shadows as the light changes.

Kumiko Joinery Framework: Precision-cut wooden latticework provides structure, rhythm, and architectural presence.

Rich Symbolic Motifs: Fishing net, carp, waves, seabirds, boat, and Mount Fuji form a tapestry of auspicious meaning.

Luminous Interior Impact: Designed to glow when installed near windows or soft directional lighting.

Rare Hybrid Craft: A distinctive fusion of Japanese stained glass, architectural element, and pictorial art.

Symbolism & Meaning

This fusuma panel weaves together several auspicious motifs celebrated in Japanese craft:

Carp (koi): growth, promotion, perseverance, prosperity
Fishing net: abundance, livelihood, a “bountiful catch”
Boat: safe voyages, successful journeys
Seabirds: freedom, guidance, favorable winds
Waves: movement, renewal, the passage of time
Mount Fuji: resilience, elegance, and “spreading fortune” (末広がり)

Together, these elements form a layered blessing for prosperity, safety, good fortune, and household well-being.

Artistic Evaluation

The strong diagonal of the fishing net draws the eye across the panels, lending a dynamic tension to the quiet marine scene. The steady silhouette of Mount Fuji provides balance, while the vertical rhythm of the kumiko lattice introduces calm and structure.

As the composition unfolds from left to right—net and fish, boat and waves, Fuji, and finally geometric lattice—the viewer experiences a visual journey reminiscent of traditional fusuma and byōbu screen painting.

The layered glass construction subtly shifts its expression with the changing light, behaving almost like Japanese stained glass. At dawn, midday, and dusk, the panel reveals different moods and depths.

Blending traditional woodcraft with contemporary glasswork, this piece harmonizes naturally with classic Japanese interiors, modern architecture, galleries, hotels, and serene residential spaces.

Dimensions

Each Panel: [W] 44 cm × [H] 130 cm × [D] 3.2 cm

Total: [W] 167 cm × [H] 130 cm × [D] 3.2 cm

Material & Craftsmanship

Kumiko lattice framework
Layered frosted and clear stained glass
Traditional fusuma-style wooden door construction
Hand-rendered seascape with koi, waves, Fuji, and geometric patterns
Four-panel set designed as a continuous landscape

Display & Use

This fusuma artwork can be displayed as:

Glowing wall art in light-filled rooms
A luminous window or alcove installation
A gallery or hotel lobby focal piece
A meditative feature in spas and wellness spaces
An architectural divider in contemporary or Japandi interiors

Its presence shifts throughout the day as sunlight moves, making it a living artwork within the space.

White-Glove Worldwide Shipping

Your piece ships directly from Japan with museum-grade packing, full insurance, and express international courier delivery (DHL/UPS or equivalent).

We handle every detail:

expert antique-safe packing
custom or double-boxed shock protection
full-value insurance
end-to-end tracking
customs support if needed

Shipping is not included in the list price.
Rates are calculated separately based on your location, the size of the crate, and the insured value of the piece.

Import duties and VAT, if applicable, are assessed by your country’s customs office and are the responsibility of the recipient.

Your piece is a cultural treasure. We ship it accordingly.