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What is a Japanese byōbu?
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A Japanese byōbu, also known as a wind wall, is a collection of joined folding panels, which feature intricate designs and calligraphy. A byōbu’s function is to separate a room or space. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic byōbus from some of the world’s top sellers.
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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
Antique Japanese Screen six panels.
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Six-panel screen painted with mineral pigments on rice paper and silver leaf.
Floral scene of a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
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Silver 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
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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
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
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Gold Leaf
Japanese Screen Landscape on Gold Leaf with Inks
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Six-panel screen from the Tosa school painted with ink on gold leaf depicting a relaxing oriental
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
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Gold Leaf
Japanese Screen Painting of Stallions
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two panel screen: Painting of stallions.
Kano school of painting.
Mineral pigments on
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