Vintage Foldable Asian Floral Painting Folding Screen 4-Panel Byobu, 35.5" x 61"

Vintage Foldable Asian Floral Painting Folding Screen 4-Panel Byobu, Size 35.5” H x 61” W

This Asian Floral Folding Screen is a 4-Panel Byobu. The scene entails different colored and different types of flowers, in a natural setting with grass/trees, and other nature objects.

The folding screen was invented in China during the Han dynasty, but further developed by the Japanese who made it lighter, using paper and fabric. In Japan it became an everyday object used to block drafts, give privacy, and decorate a room. The Japanese painted naturalistic subjects and seasonal motifs on most of their screens to bring the outdoors inside. Trees, birds, snow, and flowers are some of the most popular designs. In the 1950s-1980s, the Byobu was re-adopted by the Chinese as a popular export.

Condition: This Pre-Owned, Vintage item has been restored to excellent working condition, functioning for any purpose. Restoration consisted of light water damage and chipping. Great Collector item.