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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Byobu - Six Panel Japanese Screen
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
wall.
This divider has a very clean design and a smaller size than Japanese screens.
Lucio Morini
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Screen Gold Leaf - Byobu Gold Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Antique Japanese four-panel screen from the Kano school: landscape with beautiful and elegant
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
19th Century Japanese Screen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid-19th Century Japanese sixfold screen with atmospheric Nanga style painting.
Black ink over gold
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold, Iron
