Japanese Furniture antique interior architectural screen,"kumiko, wooden framework" for a sliding screen, shoji, H45.7×17.1in/H116×43.5cm

This is a framework of "kumiko shoji", "shoji" is Japanese interior sliding panel or window covered with paper or glass and "kumiko" is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique used to create intricate wooden latticework. This was used for a sliding window and a paper is pasted on the back. Its design is a two-part composition, with each geometric pattern which are created by precisely fitting together tiny, interlocking wooden pieces without the use of nails, screws. The stability and strength come entirely from the precision of the cuts and the friction of the joinery.completed through the artisan's meticulous technique. The frame is lacquered in brown. Once the paper is peeled off, only the wooden grid is left, and the screen becomes see-through.

One of five panels, four identically-sized sliding doors and one ranma (transom) above them), salvaged from an old Japanese house.

□ Size:  H 45.7in × W 17.1in × D 1.1in （about 116cm×W43.5cm×D2.7cm)  
□ Weight : 43.6oz (1240g)
□ Material : Wood, lacquer, paper ※This is sold as one

condition...
It is in very good condition, but there are scratches and dirt due to aging. Stains on a paper as shown in pictures.