Genuine Gold Leaf Foil Stamping Six Panels Folding Screens Byobu Room Dividers with Box VB131
Description
Genuine Gold Leaf Foil Stamping Six Panels Folding Screens Byobu Room Dividers with Box VB131
An impressive six-panel Japanese folding screen (byōbu) richly finished with genuine gold leaf applied through traditional foil stamping techniques, presenting a luminous surface that has developed a deep, dignified patina over time. The gold leaf panels display clearly visible leaf joints and subtle variations in tone, characteristics consistent with authentic honkin (pure gold leaf) screens crafted in the early 20th century, most plausibly from the late Taishō to early Shōwa period. The surface shows natural aging, gentle wear, and soft tonal transitions that only decades of presence can create, lending the screen a quiet authority and historical depth impossible to replicate in later decorative works. Accompanied by its original wooden storage box, itself bearing signs of long use and careful preservation, this screen speaks to a life spent within refined Japanese interiors, where light, space, and material were thoughtfully harmonized. When placed within a modern living space, gallery, or reception area, the gold surface responds beautifully to changing light throughout the day, subtly warming the room and evoking a sense of continuity, protection, and enduring elegance. More than a decorative object, this byōbu stands as a rare surviving example of traditional gold leaf craftsmanship, offering both visual grandeur and the quiet reassurance of an authentic, time-honored work meant to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Outside box dimensions: 55.9" x 6.2" x 19.6" / 142cm x 16cm x 50cm
Six panels dimensions: 105.2" W x 53.9" H / 267.3cm x 137cm
One panel dimensions: 19" W x 53.9" H / 45.8cm x 137cm
Material: Genuine Gold Leaf Foil Stamping
Weight: 15.2kg including Box
Condition
Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN, DAMAGE.
About the colors of the photos
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