Japanese Hand-Painted Ceramic Art Tile Panels

This set consists of two vertical panels, each composed of multiple square ceramic tiles that together form a cohesive mural. The artwork is executed in a traditional Nihonga or sumi-e style, featuring a delicate 'Birds and Flowers' (Kacho-ga) motif. Specifically, the scene depicts vibrant green birds perched on the gnarled branches of a flowering plum or cherry tree, punctuated by subtle pink blossoms. The background is a soft, off-white cream glaze with a slight matte finish. One panel is partially assembled within its original dark-stained wood frame, which features mitered corners and a shallow channel for the tiles. The other panel is currently out of its frame, showing four individual tiles aligned. Each mural includes vertical Japanese calligraphy (inscriptions) accompanied by a red cinnabar seal or 'hank' mark, signifying the artist's signature. The brushwork shows varying line weights and sophisticated tonal gradients in the green plumage and grey-washed branches. Regarding condition, the tiles show some surface grime and minor edge wear. The loose set appears separated from its structural backing, and there is a visible gap in the framed set, suggesting it is missing a segment or is improperly seated. The style and construction point to the mid-20th century, likely produced as high-quality decorative export ware or interior architectural accents.