1950-1960s Showa Era Pair of Painted Japanese Byobu Screens

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Beautiful pair of Japanese painted byobu (folding screens) with Peonies, Chrysanthemums, Asters and other on bronze with gold background. Each … Read more Beautiful pair of Japanese painted byobu (folding screens) with Peonies, Chrysanthemums, Asters and other on bronze with gold background. Each piece is signed and sealed by artist. Gouache, watercolor and ink on gold leaf style paper. Silk brocade borders. Lacquered black wood frames with engraved copper corners and plaques. Paper on backs. Japan, Showa Era, circa 1950-1960s. Very Good to Good condition - minor age wear overall, screen #1 (the top screen) has two very small bubbles on the upper side of the 1st panel (image #8) and not very noticeable water damage on the third panel (image #2 and #3), some age wear to the frames, the back of each screen has 1 repair on an exterior panel, strong hinges, clean, sturdy. This beautiful pair probably had only one owner in the past.

Each screen fully unfolded is 44.50"W x 0.55"D x 19"H
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