Japanese antique byobu screen painting in two panels with a scene of a samurai on the back of a black horse. The warrior is dressed in armor and wears a jingasa (war hat) with a tall point. His bow rests in his lap. He has a coil of extra bow string attached to belt and arrows in a quiver on his back. His black war horse is outfitted with red tassels streaming from bridle and saddle. Cherry blossom petals float through the air and settle on the ground and rocks below...

Bamboo, Chrysanthemums, and Plum Blossoms on a Golden Screen

This two-panel folding screen (byōbu) presents a refined seasonal composition painted against a luminous gold-leaf ground. On the left, tall green bamboo rises gracefully beside clusters of chrysanthemums in white, pink, and red, their layered petals rendered with delicate precision...

Two-Panel Screen with Bold Floral Arabesque Design

This elegant two-panel folding screen features a bold arabesque floral motif, painted with strong rhythmic forms and vivid contrasting colors. At the center, a symmetrical rosette radiates outward, framed by stylized cloud scrolls in blue and white that evoke both movement and harmony...

Six-Panel Calligraphy Screen: Iroha Poem

A striking six-panel folding screen featuring bold calligraphy of the Iroha uta (いろは歌), one of Japan’s most famous classical poems...

Four Beauties in Seasonal Attire – Folding Screen

A refined four-panel folding screen depicting elegant bijin (beautiful women) in seasonal attire. Each figure is portrayed in a graceful stance, reflecting the aesthetics of Edo-period ukiyo-e inspired painting...

Japanese vintage byobu screen painting of a blossoming plum branch. Painted in mineral colors on metal leaf on paper. The screen consists of four panels. Symbolic of resilience, renewal and the coming of Spring. Signed by the artist.

Age: Show Period (Mid 20th Century)

Dimensions: 36" high x 70 1/2" long

Four-Panel Folding Screen with Mandarin Ducks, Chrysanthemums, and Autumn Maples

A magnificent Japanese four-panel folding screen depicting an autumnal scene of natural harmony. Painted in mineral pigments and gold on paper, the composition features vibrant chrysanthemums in full bloom, accompanied by finely detailed mandarin ducks (symbols of love and fidelity), and small songbirds among branches of maple leaves turning deep crimson...

Six-Panel Folding Screen with Chrysanthemums and Sparrows, Edo–Meiji Period

A Japanese six-panel folding screen decorated with chrysanthemums in white and red, sparrows in flight, and a sheaf of rice, all set against a luminous gold-leaf ground...

Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen with Pines, Blossoms, and Birds in a Mountain Landscape

A refined Japanese six-panel folding screen (byōbu), painted with pine trees, blossoming flowers, flowing streams, and lively birds set against softly gilded clouds...

Japanese Two-Panel Screen with Autumn Maples, White Flowers, and Mandarin Ducks by a Waterfall

A refined two-panel Japanese folding screen (byōbu) depicting an elegant seasonal scene. The composition features vivid autumn maples and blossoming white flowers, set against a shimmering gold background. At the lower section, a stream flows into a small waterfall, where a pair of mandarin ducks swim peacefully, symbolizing fidelity and harmony...

Six-Panel Double-Sided Folding Screen with Pine Trees and Herons, Japan, Edo–Meiji Period

A rare and elegant six-panel folding screen, double-sided with gold and silver grounds.
One side depicts boldly brushed pine trees in ink on a brilliant gold-leaf ground, symbolizing longevity and resilience...

Japanese Two-Panel Byōbu Screen with Peacocks and Roses on Gold Ground – Signed

A refined two-panel folding screen (byōbu) depicting an elegant pair of peacocks perched upon rocky outcrops, surrounded by blooming roses. The artist has rendered the intricate plumage with exceptional attention to detail, each feather finely layered with luminous colors and gold accents...

Tiger and Bamboo in Ink on Gold – Edo Period Six-Panel Folding Screen

A powerful six-panel Japanese folding screen (byōbu) depicting a fierce tiger lurking through a bamboo grove, rendered in bold ink on a luminous gold-leaf ground...

White Hawk on Pine Tree – Folding Screen with Gold Ground

A captivating four-panel folding screen (byōbu) depicting a dynamic white hawk perched on a gnarled pine tree, poised to strike. The powerful bird, rendered in brilliant white pigment with piercing yellow eyes and vivid talons, contrasts dramatically with the deep textures of the pine bark and the lush green foliage...

Elegant Japanese Six-Panel Screen Depicting the Four Seasons with Birds, Flowers, and Snow on Gold Leaf Ground

A magnificent Japanese six-panel folding screen (byōbu), beautifully illustrating the transition of the four seasons across a golden landscape. The left half evokes winter serenity: snow-covered willows, vibrant camellias in bloom, and a charming gathering of bullfinches perched on frost-laden branches above a latticed fence...

Six-Panel Folding Screen “Ritual Backdrop (Maku)”

A refined six-panel Japanese folding screen depicting a traditional maku — a ceremonial hanging curtain or backdrop often used in Shinto rituals, Noh performances, or imperial processions to demarcate sacred or formal spaces. The stylized design features softly draped forms in neutral tones, suspended from a decorative rope (shimenawa) with symbolic white paper tabs (shide)...

Dragon in Storm – 6 Panel Folding Screen with Warm Silver Leaf

A dramatic six-panel Japanese folding screen (byōbu) featuring a powerful ink painting of a dragon rising amidst turbulent waves and clouds. The image is rendered in bold sumi ink on warm silver-leaf paper, which has developed a soft golden patina over time, enhancing the mystical atmosphere...

Peonies and Butterflies – A Nihonga Two-Panel Folding Screen

A serene two-panel folding screen (byōbu) featuring blooming white and pale pink peonies amidst lush green foliage, gently visited by a pair of butterflies. The composition captures the fleeting elegance of spring, rendered in traditional nihonga technique.
Signed and sealed by the artist at the lower left, the work showcases refined brushwork—from the delicately layered petals to the naturalistic treatment of br...