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What is byobu made of?
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Japanese byobu screens are normally made out of bamboo because the material is lightweight, yet durable. Artisans cover the screens with thin rice paper called washi and then apply a lacquer finish. Find a selection of byobu screens on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen, 20th century, ink on gold leaf ground, decorated with a scene of
Category
20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Four Panel Byobu Screen, with hand-painted scenes of flowers within gilt borders, chop
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Japanese Seasons Landscape 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese School Four Seasons Figural Landscape Scene Four-Panel Byobu Screen, gouache on paper with
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japanese Bamboo & Orchids 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Bamboo and Orchids Scene Four-Panel Byobu Screen, gouache on silk, with iron red six
Category
20th Century Japanese Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
Japanese Chinese Asian Large Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Mythical Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
Japanese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting an almost magical/ mythical nature scene with flowing
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 20th-Century Japanese Two-Panel Gold-Leaf Byōbu Screen
Located in Yonkers, NY
This elegant two-panel byōbu screen likely dates to the early 20th century and embodies the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Gold Leaf
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