【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. ・Please note that obtaining the necessary export permit for this antique Byobu typically takes about 3 to 4 weeks, so kindly be aware of this timeline in advance. 【Product details】 This exquisite pair of six-panel folding screens (byōbu) is the work of Odagiri Kanshoken (小田切寒松軒), a samurai painter from the Yonezawa domain. The artwork, rendered in the Nanga (Southern School) style, depicts scenes of ancient Chinese life, featuring elegant landscapes and finely detailed figures. The presence of a celestial maiden suggests a possible connection to mythology. Delicate gold leaf accents are scattered throughout the background, adding a luminous effect to the composition. Odagiri Kanshoken (1689–1774), originally named Yasō, studied painting from a young age under Mekata Unsen Moriyasu (目賀多守息). He later became an attendant to the fifth daimyo of Yonezawa, Uesugi Tsunanori (上杉綱憲), but was ordered into seclusion for 14 years due to an undisclosed incident. During this period, he refined his artistic skills, excelling in meticulous depictions of birds, flowers, and landscapes. He was also renowned as a master garden designer, responsible for the creation of Sanka-kan gardens. Kanshoken eventually took on disciples, including Kosaka Shoshu (香坂松洲) and Sakonji Koreharu (左近司惟春). The artwork shows signs of age, with wear, discoloration, stains, and several tears visible on the surface. There are traces of insect damage, and the wooden frame has small chips in certain areas. Please refer to the images for further details. Dimensions of a byobu when opened: approx. H 167 cm W 370 cm D 2 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!