Vintage Japanese Folding Screen - Gold Leaf with Birds and Plum Blossoms

Stunning vintage Japanese Byobu (folding screen). This magnificent piece features a continuous, hand-painted landscape scene across four interconnected panels, rendered with traditional artistry. The panels are covered in shimmering gold leaf, providing a rich and radiant background that transforms with changing light. The screen features a traditional Japanese landscape motif, capturing delicate white plum blossoms and bare, dynamic branch structures in ink, all rendered against a soft, atmospheric background. Two elegant green birds are seen in flight, adding a touch of life and balance. The plum blossoms are symbols of spring, resilience, and hope. The screen is finished with a traditional black lacquered frame that defines its structure and adds a contemporary contrast. The piece features a red artist’s seal and calligraphy on the lower right panel, indicating its authenticity and origin. Fully extended, this large-format screen measures approximately There may be minor signs of age-appropriate wear to the frame. There are also some signs of wear to the front of artwork as you can see in the final image. We recommend viewing all photos for a detailed inspection. The piece is sold with a panel attached to the reverse so it may be hung up on a wall. H: 91cm x W: 180cm