【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This elegant pair of antique Japanese six-panel folding screens presents refined courtly scenes inspired by classical Heian-period life, closely associated with the visual tradition of the Tale of Genji. Executed by hand in ink and vivid pigments on paper, the compositions are set against a richly applied gold leaf ground, with softly shaped gold clouds that create depth and continuity across the panels. The scenes depict aristocratic figures in traditional court attire, including nobles and elegantly dressed women in layered robes, gathered within and around architectural settings fitted with bamboo blinds. Elements such as a court carriage, landscaped gardens with pine and autumn foliage, and flowing water further enrich the narrative, evoking the refined atmosphere of classical Japanese court culture. These motifs reflect ideals of elegance, seasonal awareness, and cultivated leisure, central to Heian aesthetics. The gold ground enhances the luminosity of the scenes, subtly reflecting light and contributing to the decorative presence of the screens, making them both historically evocative and visually striking as interior art. There is age-related wear throughout. The surfaces show scuffs, tears, stains, and areas of pigment and gold leaf loss. Small insect holes are visible on the painted surfaces and paper. The wooden frames show chips, scratches, and areas of lacquer loss. Some of the metal fittings on the frame are lifting, and a number of fittings are missing. Please refer to the photos for details. Overall Dimensions when Opened: approx. H 55 cm W 148 cm D 1 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!