A six-panel folding screen painted on paper with pigments and gold leaf, characterized by a broad gilded ground across which, along the lower section, unfolds a refined garden composition. Clusters of dark blue irises emerge on the right, while on the left a varied grouping of seasonal flowering plants and grasses creates a balanced yet asymmetrical rhythm across the surface. The expansive gold background enhances the contrast between decorative detail and open space, reflecting the aesthetic principles of Japanese decorative painting, where restraint and refinement play a central role. The screen is finished with elegant silk borders and a wooden frame fitted with gilded metal corner mounts. The iris (菖蒲, shōbu) is regarded as a flower of protection and good fortune, symbolizing strength and integrity. The screen can also be easily mounted on a wall or used as a room divider. Byōbu (屏風), literally “wind protection screens,” are traditional Japanese folding screens originally created to divide spaces and today appreciated above all as striking wall-mounted paintings. ---The byobu is in good condition, with small stains and minor restorations to the gold leaf at the upper section of the third, fourth, and fifth panels. Some wear to the lacquered frame. Humidity to the paper on the reverse. Please refer to the pictures for further details. The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy. 589