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What are Japanese panels?
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Japanese panels are components of large decorative folding screens called byōbu, which translates to “wind wall.” The screens traditionally function as room dividers and feature calligraphy and decorative painting. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of decorative Japanese panels.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Shop for Antique Japanese Screens on 1stDibs
Byobu - Japanese Screen "Kano School" Gold Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Japanese Kano School Six Panel Screen: Landscape with Beautiful and Elegant Cranes near the River
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Screen mid Edo gold leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
This 18th century six-panel screen is truly special. The author is unknown, but his singular genius
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Screen: Spring Offering
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Spring Offering is a small yet exquisitely refined Edo-period screen originally created as a
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Japanese Screen with Sumiyoshi Shrine on Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique six-fold Japanese screen. The design is beautifully detailed with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Six Panel japanese Screen with Samurai on Horses
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular six-panel Japanese screen dating to the 18th century. The screen depicts samurai
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century Japanese Screen Pair, One Hundred Flowers, Chrysanthemums
Located in Kyoto, JP
Omori Soun (b. 1704)
Chrysanthemums - One Hundred Flowers
A Pair of Six-fold Japanese Screens
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
