Japanese Gold Leaf Screen - Antique Edo Period Folding Byobu With Bamboo Painting

This exquisite Japanese gold leaf screen, an authentic antique folding screen from the 1700s Edo period, showcases a stunning bamboo painting screen crafted with real gold leaf wall art. This hand painted byobu offers both traditional Japanese screen elegance and functionality as a Japanese room divider, transforming any space with its luxury Japandi decor appeal. Measuring 21.7 inches high by 55.1 inches wide (approximately 55 cm by 140 cm), this lightweight piece (1.8 kg) features a wooden frame layered with paper, silk, lacquer, and metal fittings that enhance its museum quality art status.

The Japanese gold leaf screen’s lavish background is covered entirely in genuine gold leaf, creating an eye-catching shimmer that highlights the delicate Zen bamboo artwork painted with precise restraint. Bamboo leaves flow gracefully across the screen, evoking a serene atmosphere ideal for modern interiors or collectors of traditional Japanese antique furniture. The metal fittings are intricately carved with arabesque patterns, adding refined detail and historical authenticity to this Edo period art masterpiece.

- Dimensions: Height 21.7in × Width 55.1in × Depth 0.6in (55cm × 140cm × 1.5cm)

- Weight: 63.4oz (1.8kg)

- Materials: Wood frame, paper panels, real gold leaf, silk fabric, metal fittings, lacquer finish

- Era: Edo period (1700s), confirmed by inscription “Hōgan” indicating monastic rank and artistic lineage

- Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor age-related peeling, small holes in fabric and paper, slight lifting of gold leaf; partial repair on folding side section with matching gold-colored paper

- Function: Decorative wall art and practical folding room divider for flexible interior design

This traditional Japanese screen not only serves as a beautiful partition but also carries centuries of cultural history dating back to the Heian and Muromachi periods when such screens were used outdoors for aristocratic tea ceremonies or as windbreaks. The absence of human figures invites imagination and adds emotional depth to the artwork’s serene bamboo motif.

The piece is ready for immediate use and easy to display on walls or fold away for storage when not in use. Its size and lightweight construction make it suitable for both residential and commercial spaces seeking authentic Edo period art that blends seamlessly with contemporary luxury Japandi decor.

Customers appreciate the museum quality art craftsmanship and the unique story behind this hand painted byobu, which elevates any collection of Japanese antique furniture or traditional Japanese screens.

Purchase with confidence knowing this piece has been carefully preserved over centuries; its metal fittings remain intact and functional despite minor restoration work. This rare antique folding screen is a perfect addition for collectors of Zen bamboo artwork or those seeking a statement piece in Japanese gold leaf decor.