Lot 177 A JAPANESE SIX GOLD LEAF BYŌBU SCREEN – BLANK GROUND FOR DISPLAY OR PAINTING

A striking six-panel Japanese folding screen (byōbu) featuring a blank surface entirely covered in gold leaf. Traditionally used as both decorative and functional room dividers, these screens create a luminous backdrop that enhances light and emphasizes artwork or ceremonial objects placed in front. Total width: 376 cm. (2 x 64 cm and 4 x 62 cm);
Height: 174 cm.

The elegant gold finish serves as a timeless and versatile ground, ideal for either leaving unembellished or commissioning custom painting in the Nihonga or Yamato-e styles.