A Japanese two-panel folding screen entirely covered in gold leaf, without painted decoration. The restrained composition, enclosed within a narrow black frame, emphasises the luminosity of the gold and the visual continuity between the two panels. The absence of figurative elements lends the screen an abstract character and a particularly understated elegance. 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, stains and small holes, consistent with age. 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. 188