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What is byobu made of?
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Japanese byobu screens are normally made out of bamboo because the material is lightweight, yet durable. Artisans cover the screens with thin rice paper called washi and then apply a lacquer finish. Find a selection of byobu screens on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Japanese Four Panel Byobu Screen: Mandarin Ducks by Snowy Pond in Early
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique Japanese Four Panel Byobu Screen: Mandarin Ducks by Snowy Pond in Early Spring.
Kano School
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Japanese Chinese Asian Large Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Mythical Lanscape
Located in Studio City, CA
Japanese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting an almost magical/ mythical nature scene with flowing
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Massive Eight Fold ‘Byobu’ Screen with Nine ‘Manchurian’ Cranes
By Sakai Hoitsu
Located in London, GB
A Massive Eight Fold ‘Byobu’ Screen with Nine ‘Manchurian’ Cranes
Fine overall condition
Paper
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Japanese Asian Signed Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Androgynous Court Scene
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, quite fascinating hand-painted six-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Asian Large Edo Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Forest Tree Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
of Trees Japanese Byobu folding screen/room divider depicting a vast forest scene with lush emerald
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Japanese Asian Large Edo Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landscape Monkeys Trees
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous, wonderfully composed six-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen/room divider
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf