A four-panel byōbu on paper with silver gradations on a gold ground, depicting flowering plum branches and birds in flight. Wooden lacquered frame with metal corner fittings. 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. There are some signs of wear. Please refer to the pictures for further details. The item will be carefully packed and shipped accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy. 823