Furosaki’byôbu 風炉先屏風 (tea-ceremony folding screen) - Lacquered wood, Silk, Mesh - Japan - Late Shôwa period (1970s–1980s)





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Original late Shôwa period two-panel furosaki-byôbu folding screen from Japan, lacquered wood frame with a semi-transparent silk mesh in a water-ripple pattern, front bordered with a purple brocade band and back with an ecru band, total width 189 cm and height 48.5 cm, in good condition with foxing on the mesh, certificate of authenticity included.
Description from the seller
A lovely low and wide two-panel furosaki’byôbu 風炉先屏風 (tea-ceremony folding screen), made with a central span of stretched, semi-transparent mesh set within a black lacquered wooden frame. The mesh is coloured with a soft water-ripple pattern, evoking the surface of a calm stream. Its gentle translucency subtly obscures what lies behind.
The front is bordered with a purple brocade band, and the reverse with an ecru band.
In Japan, screens of this type are traditionally placed as a backdrop for ikebana arrangements or tea ceremony utensils.
Period: Japan – Late Shôwa period (1970s–1980s)
Dimensions: Total width 189 cm (2 × 94.5 cm); Height 48.5 cm
In a very good condition with general signs of wear consistent with age, including some foxing to the mesh. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition reference.
The screen can also be mounted flat on a wall and displayed as a single work of art.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
A lovely low and wide two-panel furosaki’byôbu 風炉先屏風 (tea-ceremony folding screen), made with a central span of stretched, semi-transparent mesh set within a black lacquered wooden frame. The mesh is coloured with a soft water-ripple pattern, evoking the surface of a calm stream. Its gentle translucency subtly obscures what lies behind.
The front is bordered with a purple brocade band, and the reverse with an ecru band.
In Japan, screens of this type are traditionally placed as a backdrop for ikebana arrangements or tea ceremony utensils.
Period: Japan – Late Shôwa period (1970s–1980s)
Dimensions: Total width 189 cm (2 × 94.5 cm); Height 48.5 cm
In a very good condition with general signs of wear consistent with age, including some foxing to the mesh. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition reference.
The screen can also be mounted flat on a wall and displayed as a single work of art.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.

