【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】 An impressive Japanese four-panel folding screen (Byobu) dating to 1934, featuring a magnificent roaring tiger standing upon a rocky outcrop, surrounded by ancient pine trees and towering mountains. This original hand-painted work, executed in ink and colours on silk, captures the strength and majestic presence of the tiger in traditional Japanese art. The tiger is depicted with its mouth wide open, revealing sharp teeth, while its powerful paws grip the rocky ground. Its beautifully detailed striped coat, expressive green eyes and finely painted whiskers bring remarkable vitality to the composition. Behind the tiger, dramatic mountain peaks rise into the distance, while a magnificent old pine tree stretches across the adjoining panels, creating a harmonious balance between the fierce animal and the surrounding landscape. The inscription includes "Koshō" (虎嘯), meaning "Tiger's Roar", a reference to the traditional saying "When the dragon sings, clouds rise; when the tiger roars, wind is born." In East Asian art, the tiger symbolises courage, strength, protection and authority, making it a particularly auspicious subject traditionally associated with warding off evil and inviting good fortune. The inscription on the left reads "Koshō, Kōjutsu Year, Winter" (虎嘯 甲戌年 冬旦), dating the painting to 1934. A red artist's seal appears beneath the inscription. The screen is traditionally mounted with decorative patterned fabric borders and a dark lacquered wooden frame. Engraved metal corner fittings featuring floral scrollwork and decorative metal studs add elegance to its construction. This substantial four-panel screen is an impressive example of Japanese decorative art, suitable for display as a striking interior feature or as part of a collection of traditional Japanese paintings and folding screens. Overall in reasonable to good antique condition with age-related wear. The silk painting shows some discolouration, light foxing and signs of ageing, but the painted tiger and pine tree retain their attractive colours and details, without significant visible paint loss or tears. The lacquered wooden frame has scratches, scuffs and areas of lacquer loss exposing the underlying wood. The reverse shows discolouration, stains, dirt and small tears in the fabric covering. There is also wear to the hinges, corners and decorative fittings, including some rust and missing nails. Please examine the photographs carefully for the overall condition. ※Important: For Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco and Portugal, orders of €150 or less cannot currently be shipped due to the new €3 customs duty/IOSS issue. There is no confirmed resumption date. Please do not bid unless you are prepared to wait. Orders over €150 are not affected. Dimensions when open: approx. H 90.5 cm W 180.5 cm D 1.7 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information, description, and images before placing your bid. The items shown in the photos are what is included in the lot. If anything shown as included is missing upon delivery, please contact us immediately. ・Some display stands or other items in the photos may be photography props and are not included in the sale. Please read the description carefully to confirm what is included. ・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!