Byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) - Paper, Lacquered wood, Gold leaf, Gofun - Rinpa School-style - Japan - 19th century (Late Edo period/Early Meiji period)
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This original Japanese six-panel byōbu folding screen, in the style of the Rinpa school and dating to the late Edo or early Meiji period in the 19th century, depicts chrysanthemums behind angular fences on a gold-leaf ground and measures 172 × 368 cm.
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An exquisite tall six-panel folding screen 屏風 (byôbu) painted with a chrysanthemum garden enclosed by angular fences, in the style of the Rinpa school 琳派.
Clusters of chrysanthemums 菊 (kiku) rise above the fences, their white flowers set among foliage in soft greens. The flower heads are exceptionally precise, with individually defined petals built up in high relief using shell-white paste 胡粉 (gofun). Large curling blossoms alternate with smaller, tightly clustered flowers across the six panels.
The scene is set against a mesh-covered gold-leaf ground with a silvery cast and an attractive aged patina. Delicately outlined cloud forms run along the lower edge. Two silk borders surround the composition, which is enclosed in a black lacquered wooden frame.
Period: Japan – 19th century (Late Edo period/Early Meiji period)
Approx. dimensions: Height 172 cm, Total width: 368 cm (2 x 62.6 cm, 4 x 60.7 cm).
In very good condition with signs of age on both sides and repaired patches to the reverse. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art, but can of course also be displayed as a standalone piece.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
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 exquisite tall six-panel folding screen 屏風 (byôbu) painted with a chrysanthemum garden enclosed by angular fences, in the style of the Rinpa school 琳派.
Clusters of chrysanthemums 菊 (kiku) rise above the fences, their white flowers set among foliage in soft greens. The flower heads are exceptionally precise, with individually defined petals built up in high relief using shell-white paste 胡粉 (gofun). Large curling blossoms alternate with smaller, tightly clustered flowers across the six panels.
The scene is set against a mesh-covered gold-leaf ground with a silvery cast and an attractive aged patina. Delicately outlined cloud forms run along the lower edge. Two silk borders surround the composition, which is enclosed in a black lacquered wooden frame.
Period: Japan – 19th century (Late Edo period/Early Meiji period)
Approx. dimensions: Height 172 cm, Total width: 368 cm (2 x 62.6 cm, 4 x 60.7 cm).
In very good condition with signs of age on both sides and repaired patches to the reverse. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art, but can of course also be displayed as a standalone piece.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
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
Artist
Rinpa School-style
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Paper, Lacquered wood, Gold leaf, Gofun
Height
172 cm
Width
368 cm
Title of artwork
Byôbu 屏風 (folding screen)
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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