A six-panel folding screen painted on paper with pigments and gold dust, depicting a scene inspired by The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari). The composition unfolds against a luminous gold ground animated by softly drifting clouds, within which three aristocratic figures are depicted, seated on the floor. At the center appears an elderly monk dressed in red robes, flanked by two court nobles wearing richly decorated garments rendered with great attention to textile patterns and refined color harmonies. A suzuribako (writing box) is placed between the figures, while in the background, on the left, green shōji panels with geometric motifs suggest an interior court setting. The screen is finished with elegant silk borders and a wooden frame fitted with gilded metal corner mounts. The screen can also be easily mounted on a wall or used as a room divider. Byōbu (屏風), literally “wind protection screens,” are traditional Japanese folding screens originally created to divide spaces and today appreciated above all as striking wall-mounted paintings. ---The byobu is in good condition, with minor wear and stains. There are minor signs of wear to the lacquered frame. Please refer to the pictures for further details. The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy. 948