A Japanese four-panel folding screen (byōbu, 屏風) painted on silk, depicting the majestic branches of a pine tree (matsu, 松), a traditional Japanese symbol of longevity, strength, and virtue. The panels are framed by two elegant silk borders, while a lacquered wooden frame completes and protects the screen. Signed in the lower left corner. 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 minor wear consistent with age and some light surface stains consistent with age. 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. 346