Large Japanese Screen Byobu From The End Of The Eighteenth Beginning Of The XIX

Magnificent and spectacular 6-panel folding screen painted in Indian ink on gold leaf, representing a lively landscape of rural and village scenes against a background of misty mountains. Work from the end of the 18th century, very early 19th century, (Expert cabinet Portier Paris) with a total dimension of 3.77 m in length by 1.70 m This very elegant room, very sober and refined, but extremely decorative, is in its own juice, in good used condition. Note three slight runs on the fifth panel, which are not very visible, do not harm the general aesthetics. Dimensions of each sheet 1.70m x 63.5cm The Byöbu, translation of the Japanese "wind wall", are screens generally made up of six panels which were used in traditional Japanese houses as decorations or partitions for ceremonies and dances. They are mostly painted with flora and fauna on a gold leaf background The large empty parts provide this feeling of serenity faithful to the Japanese Zen spirit Black lacquered wooden frame adorned with squares flowered with peonies , brass nails weathered by time. Good general condition for an object from this period, some traces of restorations and light halos as mentioned above. Total measure 3.77 mx 1.70 m.