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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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Antique Japanese Four Panel Byobu Screen: Mandarin Ducks by Snowy Pond in Early
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique Japanese Four Panel Byobu Screen: Mandarin Ducks by Snowy Pond in Early Spring.
Kano School
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Japanese Spring Flowers Byobu Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Japanese four-panel Byōbu screen is a riot of springtime joy, with large
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings
Materials
Silk, Paint, Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Willow and Ducks Byobu Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Japanese byobu screen captures a serene moment in nature, with a large
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Japanese Asian Pair of Large Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screens Mythical Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
Japanese/Asian Byobu folding screens depicting an almost magical/ mythical village scene with floating
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
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By Rinpu Sasaki
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind and very refined Japanese screen or byôbu 屏風 with six folding panels depicting
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf