A brilliant and vibrant small scale Japanese hand painted two-panel folding screen byobu conceived in an attractive and unique red and white “checkerboard” pattern/motif and convenient size.

Artistically hand painted mineral pigments on paper.

Photographed in natural day light.

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

Accompanied with original elmwood frame and original backing paper – just the way we like to find them.

Dimensions: 27.5 inches high and 74 inches length when extended.

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: early to mid 20th 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.