Japanese Byobu-Six-Panel Folding Screen – Hand-Painted Ink Landscape, Signed Shuzan(秋山), Seal, 260 cm Wide, Showa Period (1969) ◎ This folding screen will be shipped from Japan. Please consider import duties, VAT, and other applicable charges before placing your bid. This folding screen depicts houses built along the water in a mountainous landscape, along with the people who live there, painted in ink. One of the distinctive features of this screen is that the decorative patterns surrounding the paintings have also been hand-painted. The artist's signature reads Shuzan (秋山). The artist's depiction of a peaceful, pastoral scene reminiscent of old Japan is soothing to the viewer. Displaying this screen in your home will also bring a serene Japanese atmosphere to your interior. This folding screen was made around Showa 44 (1969). There are signs that tears on the reverse have been repaired, but the painted surface is in very good condition. Traditionally, folding screens in Japan were used as furnishings to divide spaces. In recent years, however, they have also become popular worldwide as large-scale artworks for decorating walls. When fully opened, this six-panel screen spans approximately 260 cm in width, allowing you to enjoy it like one large landscape painting. 【Dimensions】 Width: Approx. 260 cm Height: Approx. 117 cm Thickness: Approx. 1.5 cm Weight: 3,120 g 【Condition】 Although this is a vintage item, it is in good overall condition, with no major stains. However, due to its age, the reverse shows sun fading and signs of repaired tears. Please carefully review and acknowledge these condition details before placing your bid. 【Important Information Before Bidding】 This item will be shipped from Japan. Import duties, VAT, and Catawiki fees are not included in the item price or shipping costs. Buyers outside Japan are advised to check the import duties applicable in their country before bidding, or consult the following Catawiki Help Centre pages under “Customs and taxes.” ・Understanding import taxes https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/buyer-customs-and-taxes/understanding-import-taxes ・Understanding customs fees and import charges https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/buyer-customs-and-taxes/understanding-customs-fees-and-import-charges 【Shipping Information】 The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan via EMS, with a tracking number for secure and reliable delivery. For example, shipping costs for this item are €73 to the Netherlands, Italy, and Switzerland. For Germany, Spain, and Denmark, the parcel exceeds the EMS size limits, so it must be shipped by courier at a cost of €225. Please check the shipping cost to your country and ensure that you agree to it before placing your bid. #JapanWeek