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Vintage Japanese Mini Byobu Screen 1970s Buddhist Art Folding Gold Rare

Vintage Japanese Mini Byobu Screen 1970s Buddhist Art Folding Gold Rare

Regular price $98.90 USD
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Bring a refined piece of Japanese tradition into your space with this authentic vintage mini Byōbu (folding screen) from the 1970s, beautifully featuring antique miniature kakejiku-style artworks dating back to the early 1900s.

This unique piece has been carefully remade and curated by our store, combining original antique Buddhist imagery with a classic gold-leaf style folding screen. Each panel presents detailed figures, including monks and a striking guardian deity, making it a visually rich and culturally meaningful display.

Its compact size makes it perfect for desks, shelves, tea spaces, or traditional interiors, while still carrying the elegance of full-size Japanese folding screens.


✅ Product Highlights

✅ Authentic Japanese mini Byōbu (folding screen) from the 1970s
✅ Features antique mini kakejiku artworks (circa early 1900s)
✅ Carefully remade and curated – one of a kind piece
✅ Gold-toned panels with traditional decorative borders
✅ Depicts Buddhist figures and guardian deity imagery
✅ Compact size – perfect for display or altar setting
✅ Sourced from Japan government auction


📌 Additional Details

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa Period (1970s screen) + Taisho/early Showa artwork (1900s)
  • Material: Paper, wood frame, gold-tone backing
  • Condition: Vintage condition with visible aging on artwork (adds authenticity)
  • Format: Folding screen (multi-panel Byōbu)
  • Theme: Buddhist / spiritual / traditional Japanese art

💡 Byōbu (屏風) were traditionally used in Japan to divide space and display art, often seen in temples, tea rooms, and formal interiors.

💡 The inclusion of mini kakejiku (掛軸) style paintings gives this piece a layered historical value, blending two eras into one artistic display.


🎁 Perfect For

  • Japanese antique collectors
  • Buddhist art enthusiasts
  • Wabi-sabi interior styling
  • Tea room or meditation space decor
  • Unique one-of-a-kind gift
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