Folding screen - Wood, Silk, Textile - Japan - folding screen/eagle/pine (No reserve price)

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A Japanese Byōbu gold folding screen (four-panel) in good condition, measuring 145 cm wide, 59.5 cm high and 1.5 cm deep, decorated with two vivid eagles and pine branches and made from wood, silk and textile.

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Four-panel gold folding screen depicts two vivid eagles and pine branches.

A gold folding screen is a gorgeous screen decorated with gold leaf that is used at traditional Japanese celebrations and other auspicious occasions. Its greatest features are its splendor, its ability to ward off evil, and its auspiciousness, which brings about wishes for prosperity. Gold is considered a symbol of the sun and wealth, and it is used to highlight the main characters at weddings and seasonal festivals (hina dolls and satsuki dolls), and with prayers for a bright and shining future.

Dimensions: 145 x 1.5 x 59.5 cm

Good condition, there are slight signs of wear from aging and using, please also look at the listed photos for a reference.

Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.


Four-panel gold folding screen depicts two vivid eagles and pine branches.

A gold folding screen is a gorgeous screen decorated with gold leaf that is used at traditional Japanese celebrations and other auspicious occasions. Its greatest features are its splendor, its ability to ward off evil, and its auspiciousness, which brings about wishes for prosperity. Gold is considered a symbol of the sun and wealth, and it is used to highlight the main characters at weddings and seasonal festivals (hina dolls and satsuki dolls), and with prayers for a bright and shining future.

Dimensions: 145 x 1.5 x 59.5 cm

Good condition, there are slight signs of wear from aging and using, please also look at the listed photos for a reference.

Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
folding screen/eagle/pine
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Manufacturer/ Brand
Byōbu gold folding painting
Model
Four-panel gold folding screen depicts two vivid eagles and pine branches
Material
Silk, Textile, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
59.5 cm
Width
145 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980, 1980-1990, 1990-2000
Sold by
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Objects sold
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