This is an authentic vintage Japanese Byōbu dating to the 1970s Showa era, complete with its original signed cardboard storage box and sourced directly from a Japanese antique auction.

Featuring a traditional six-panel construction, this elegant folding screen is finished in a luminous gold surface that beautifully reflects ambient light, creating a calm and refined atmosphere associated with classic Japanese interiors.

The minimalist design captures the timeless beauty of Japanese aesthetics, blending simplicity, balance, and sophistication. Pieces like this were traditionally used in tea rooms, tatami spaces, seasonal displays, and ceremonial interiors to create elegant visual separation while enhancing the surrounding environment.

Its mid-size format makes it highly versatile for modern interiors — ideal as a decorative accent for shelves, bonsai displays, tea ceremony settings, photography backdrops, samurai displays, or Japanese-inspired home décor.

The gold-toned surface changes subtly depending on lighting conditions, adding warmth and depth to any room.

This is an authentic vintage Japanese decorative object and not a modern reproduction.

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Product Highlights

Authentic vintage Japanese Byōbu
1970s Showa era example
Traditional six-panel construction
Elegant gold reflective surface
Original signed cardboard storage box included
Mid-size versatile display format
Ideal for tea rooms and Japanese interiors
Beautiful minimalist traditional aesthetic
Acquired from official Japanese auction
Authentic vintage Japanese décor piece

Additional Information About This Item

Item Type: Byōbu
Origin: Japan
Period: 1970s Showa Era
Material: Paper, wood, lacquered frame
Color: Gold with decorative patterned borders
Panels: Six-panel folding construction
Included: Original signed cardboard storage box
Style: Traditional Japanese minimalist décor
Use: Interior decoration, tea room, bonsai display, backdrop
Provenance: Acquired from Japanese antique auction

About Japanese Byōbu

Traditional Japanese Byōbu screens have been used for centuries in homes, temples, tea rooms, and ceremonial spaces.

Originally designed to divide spaces and block drafts, Byōbu evolved into important decorative art forms that reflected Japanese aesthetics, seasonal beauty, and cultural refinement.

Gold-panel examples became especially admired for their ability to softly illuminate interiors and enhance surrounding objects such as ceramics, samurai armor, bonsai, and seasonal displays.

Condition

Good vintage condition with natural signs of age and use consistent with an authentic 1970s Japanese decorative object.

Minor surface wear, aging, light marks, or small imperfections may be present due to age and storage.

Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition and details.

Provenance

Acquired from an official Japanese auction, guaranteeing authenticity and origin.

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