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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 Seasons Landscape 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
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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
Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/ Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rac
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rack
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
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
B90 Japanese antiques art Byobu screen Battle scene paper
Located in Niiza, JP
, 17kg
This medium-sized folding screen depicts a battle scene.
It's a powerful composition, depicting
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
