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What are Japanese panels?

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What are Japanese panels?
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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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
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

17th Century Japanese Screen. Cranes and Peonies. Edo period.
Located in Kyoto, JP
-panel Japanese screen. Ink, pigment gofun and gold leaf on paper. This Japanese screen features seven
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Antique Mid-17th 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
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Japanese Screen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid-19th Century Japanese sixfold screen with atmospheric Nanga style painting. Black ink over gold
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

19th Japanese Screen with Cranes and Pine on a Golden Background
Located in Marbella, ES
Stunning four-panel Japanese screen decorated with a traditional scene of cranes and a majestic
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold, Iron

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

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