Vintage Japanese Tagesode Byobu

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Four panel folding screen with gilt background and colored pigment on rice paper. With image depicting garment racks and garments … Read more Four panel folding screen with gilt background and colored pigment on rice paper. With image depicting garment racks and garments draped over them, mounted on fabric backing, supported by folding brass mounted lacquered wood frame.

Tagasode, literally meaning "whose sleeves" is a screen making tradition that flourished in the late 17th century up to the early 19th century. It was created so artisans could display their mastery of color by depicting rich multi colored fabrics. Also for the patron to display their wealth by having the expensive and lavish garments shown.

Made in Japan and imported by Wildwood Imports in the Mid Century. See less