A JAPANESE SIX PANEL SCREEN GOLD LEAF, SHOWA PERIOD, 20TH CENTURY

A fine, tall six-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) covered with shiny gold leaf with a faint square pattern. In Japan such tranquil and even screens are often used as a background for example vases with ikebana arrangements or other decorative or ceremonial objects. The screen is protected by a black lacquered wooden frame with its original copper hardware. It is in a very good condition with some traces of wear conform age. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference. The folding screen is ideal for mounting flat on a wall and presenting as a single work of art.

Dimensions: Total width: 380 cm. Height: 172 cm.