1960s Show Era Japanese Byobu Screen 4 Panel "Pomegranate Fall"

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An elegant vintage Japanese Byobu four-panel folding screen acquired in Okinawa during the 1960s. This striking piece features an exquisite, … Read more An elegant vintage Japanese Byobu four-panel folding screen acquired in Okinawa during the 1960s. This striking piece features an exquisite, minimalist hand-painted silk composition depicting a branch bearing vibrant red pomegranates—a traditional Asian symbol of prosperity, abundance, and fertility. The delicate brushwork and rich pigments of the fruit stand out beautifully against a radiant, subtly textured gold-toned silk background that catches and reflects light with a soft shimmer.The lower right corner features the artist's elegant hand-brushed vertical signature reading "深雲 筆" (Shin-un hitsu), translating to "Painted by Shin-un" (Deep Clouds), accompanied by the artist's traditional red ink seal (hanko).The silk panels are bordered by a patterned fabric matting and framed in a clean, dark wood border. The outer edges and corners are accented with ornate, traditionally etched metallic hardware featuring an intricate, repeating geometric floral pattern. The reverse side is finished in a classic, neutral geometric repeating diamond pattern paper. Perfect as a dramatic tabletop or sideboard backdrop, a low room divider, or mounted as sophisticated statement wall art. See less