A good small scale Japanese antique hand painted six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in an attractive and unique “bird of paradise and pink blossoms galore” motif and convenient size.

Included is a large scale depiction of an bird of paradise somewhat conceaaed on the trunk of the pink blossomed tree all carefully executed on a tan ground.

Beautifully hand painted mineral pigments on silk. Fine condition.

Photographed in natural day light

Smaller size makes this lovely one conveniently installable with multiple possibilities.

Accompanied with original black lacquer frame with original brocade border and original backing paper – just the way we like to find them.

Dimensions: 18 inches high and 51 inches length.

These smaller scale screens are ideal for small wall areas in tea rooms or alcoves tokonoma (toko-no-ma), or simply toko, which is a built-in recessed space in a Japanese style reception room, in which items for artistic appreciation are displayed.

Age: Edo period, 19th century.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.

Our gallery based in Newport, Rhode Island USA has been dealing in authentic Pre-Columbian, Japanese and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels across America as well as Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.