Byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) - Goldish silver leaf, Lacquered wood, Paper, Silk - Japan - 19th century (Late Edo period / Early Meiji period)
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Original six-panel Byôbu folding screen from 19th‑century Japan (Late Edo/Early Meiji), ink and colour on mulberry paper with a goldish silver leaf background, bordered by grey and black silk brocade trims and housed in a black lacquer frame, dimensions 365 cm wide by 172.6 cm high, depicting a Tosa School riverside pavilion with nobles and ox-drawn gosho-guruma, condition excellent with minor age wear and restorations to the silver leaf, and including a certificate of authenticity.
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An impressive tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) depicting a refined riverside pavilion scene in the Tosa School style, set against a goldish silver leaf background with a soft aged patina.
At the center, an open aristocratic pavilion stands on a narrow outcrop surrounded by calm waters. The structure is elegantly adorned with painted panels and vivid green sudare blinds. Inside and along the veranda, Heian-era nobles gather in richly detailed traditional court attire. On the left, a pair of ox-drawn court carriages 御所車(gosho’guruma) wait beneath pine trees 松 (matsu), while noblemen, ladies, children, and attendants stroll along the riverbank. A maple tree with bright autumn foliage and a graceful weeping willow add a seasonal touch to the composition. Lustrous goldish silver leaf clouds drift across the scene, with a distant mountain range rising along the horizon.
Executed in ink and colour on mulberry paper surrounded by a goldish silver leaf background with a rich aged patina, the screen is bordered by two brocade silk trims: a slender grey trim and a wider black trim. Enclosed in a black lacquered wooden frame with metal protective hardware.
Period: Japan – 19th century (Late Edo period / Early Meiji period)
Dimensions: Total width: 365 cm (2 x 62.3 cm, 4 x 60.1 cm); Height: 172.6 cm
Considering its age, in a very good restored condition, with minor signs of wear consistent with age on both sides. Restorations include touch-ups to the silver leaf along the hinges and repapered patches on the reverse. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition reference.
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateAn impressive tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) depicting a refined riverside pavilion scene in the Tosa School style, set against a goldish silver leaf background with a soft aged patina.
At the center, an open aristocratic pavilion stands on a narrow outcrop surrounded by calm waters. The structure is elegantly adorned with painted panels and vivid green sudare blinds. Inside and along the veranda, Heian-era nobles gather in richly detailed traditional court attire. On the left, a pair of ox-drawn court carriages 御所車(gosho’guruma) wait beneath pine trees 松 (matsu), while noblemen, ladies, children, and attendants stroll along the riverbank. A maple tree with bright autumn foliage and a graceful weeping willow add a seasonal touch to the composition. Lustrous goldish silver leaf clouds drift across the scene, with a distant mountain range rising along the horizon.
Executed in ink and colour on mulberry paper surrounded by a goldish silver leaf background with a rich aged patina, the screen is bordered by two brocade silk trims: a slender grey trim and a wider black trim. Enclosed in a black lacquered wooden frame with metal protective hardware.
Period: Japan – 19th century (Late Edo period / Early Meiji period)
Dimensions: Total width: 365 cm (2 x 62.3 cm, 4 x 60.1 cm); Height: 172.6 cm
Considering its age, in a very good restored condition, with minor signs of wear consistent with age on both sides. Restorations include touch-ups to the silver leaf along the hinges and repapered patches on the reverse. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition reference.
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
19th century (Late Edo period / Early Meiji period)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Goldish silver leaf, Lacquered wood, Paper, Silk
Height
172.6 cm
Width
365 cm
Title of artwork
Byôbu 屏風 (folding screen)
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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