Short description of the item and its origin An exquisite double-sided four-panel desktop folding screen (Zhuoping), handcrafted in wood with lacquer work and hand-painted artistry. Sourced directly from an art auction in Kyoto, Japan. Double-Sided Craftsmanship: Front Side: Features hand-painted depictions of four classic Chinese court beauties (Four Beauties / Shinv) set against a warm yellow background with bamboo, willow, and plum blossoms. Each panel represents refined literati pastimes such as playing the flute, reading, and performing the harp. Inscribed with cyclical date characters "Yichou Spring" (乙丑年春, corresponding to 1985) and artist seals. Back Side: Finished in rich black lacquer adorned with delicate hand-gilded golden landscape motifs (Maojin Shanshui), portraying ethereal misty mountains, pine trees, and pavilion views. Structural Detail: Built with a carved openwork wooden apron base and connected by flexible metal hinges, allowing for easy folding and display. Collector’s Value & Benefits Dual-Themed Aesthetic: Offers two distinct decorative styles in one object—vibrant, elegant figure art on the front, and sophisticated black-and-gold lacquer landscape art on the reverse. Versatile Desktop Display: Perfect miniature proportion for scholar's desk decor, tea table display (Chashitsu), cabinet showcase, or oriental interior setting. Authentic Vintage Condition: Well-preserved vintage piece with rich patina and subtle aged charm, highlighting authentic 20th-century Chinese lacquer artistry. Dimensions (in cm) Fully Unfolded: 23.5 cm (Height) × 36 cm (Total Width) × 1 cm (Depth) Folded / Standing: 23.5 cm (Height) × 9 cm (Panel Width) × 3.5 cm (Folded Depth) Weight (in grams) 25000 g Shipping method Shipping & International Duties: ● Based on our inventory storage locations, we ship our items from either Japan or Europe to destinations worldwide. ● We pack all items with extreme care to ensure safe transit. However, once the package is handed to the carrier, we cannot be held responsible for delays or minor shifts in the paper's tension that may occur due to changes in humidity or temperature during international transit. ● DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Shipping included: To provide you with a smoother shopping experience and premium logistics service, all import duties, taxes (VAT), and customs clearance handling fees incurred in your destination country will be fully covered and paid by us. You will not have to pay any additional customs fees upon delivery. ● Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.