Japanese Byobu Screen From The End Meiji Period / Beginning XX Eme

Very Zen, 4-panel screen painted in Indian ink on gold leaf, representing a landscape decorated with a scene of stylized leaves and stems against a misty mountain background. Work from the beginning of the 20th century with a total dimension of 2.40 m in length and a height of 1.25 m. This very elegant piece, very sober and refined, but extremely decorative, in good used condition. Ideal for hanging above a bed or sofa. Note a slight run on the panel? and some old restorations not very visible, do not harm the general aesthetics. Dimensions of each sheet 1.25 x 0.60 The Byöbu, translation of the Japanese "wind wall", are screens generally composed of four to six panels which were used in traditional Japanese houses as decorations or partitions for ceremonies and dances . They are for the most part painted with decorations of fauna and flora on a gold leaf background. The large empty parts provide this feeling of serenity, faithful to the Japanese Zen spirit. The Byobus decorated the houses of the samurai, demonstrating the power and wealth of their owner Black lacquered wooden frame Good general condition for an object of this period, some traces of restorations and slight halos as mentioned above. Total measurement 2.40 x 1.25