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What are Japanese screens called?

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What are Japanese screens called?
Japanese screens are called Byōbu and are made from many panels with beautiful calligraphy and paintings. These folding screens can be a decorative and interesting way to separate rooms in a living space. Find a collection of Japanese screens for sale on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Shop for Japanese Screens With Cranes on 1stDibs
Japanese Two-Panel Screen with Snow Cranes on a Willow Tree, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
This great masterpiece is one of the most amazing screen paintings we have seen, each snow crane is
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Antique 1860s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood

Hand Painted, 4 Panel Folding Screen with Crane Birds, Room Divider
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Hand Painted, 4 Panel Folding Screen with Crane Birds, Room Divider
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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