26 420 044

Jidai Byobu

Early Showa Period (approx. 1926–1945)

Antique Budding Branch Painting

¥280,000(tax included)

Admiring a single budding branch,
eagerly awaiting the embrace of spring.

The composition deliberately omits full blossoms, choosing instead to focus entirely on a single branch bearing subtly swelling buds. One can almost feel the artist’s warm gaze, gently watching the branch lift itself toward the increasingly spring-like sunlight day by day.

This Jidai Byobu invites the viewer to appreciate the condensed life force pulsing through a single stem, while savoring the quiet joy of eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring.

Strikingly modern:
Captivated by the mastery of composition.

Since the underlying painting is a relatively fresh work from the early Showa period, the gold leaf radiates a youthful, vibrant brilliance. By anchoring the lower half of the canvas with a rich, atmospheric silver leaf, a bold and modern expression is born, where gold and silver dynamic contrast with one another.

This is a sublime piece of art—a flawless fusion of history and a unique textural depth achieved by rubbing silver powder into the silk canvas.

Jidai Byobu

Antique Budding Branch Painting

¥280,000(tax included)

Antique Budding Branch Painting

The artwork will be meticulously wrapped, secured with cushioning materials, and delivered in a protective outer box. A hook is provided on the back for easy wall mounting.

As each piece is a unique historical artifact, availability is limited and may be subject to prior sale. If you have any questions, please refer to our FAQ page or contact us via the CONTACT form.

[Serial No.]
26 420 044
[Estimated Era]
Early Showa Period (approx. 1926–1945)
[Size]
W250mm × H350mm × D30mm

The Art of Traditional Mounting

Every "Jidai Byobu" (historical folding screen) we create is meticulously handcrafted using traditional Japanese hyogu mounting techniques.
In our process, we intentionally apply adhesive only to the outer edges of the reverse side. This time-honored method—the same used for the sliding doors (fusuma) of Japanese temples and the original screens of antiquity—is a testament to the wisdom of our ancestors. It preserves the soft, natural texture of the paper while allowing it to "breathe" and shift in response to seasonal changes in humidity, preventing the delicate material from cracking or tearing.
Should you notice subtle tension lines or ripples appearing near the corners due to environmental changes, please be assured that this is a sign of the paper naturally protecting itself. We hope you will embrace these nuances as a unique "scenery" ("keshiki")—a hallmark of an authentic, living piece of art.
One of the remarkable benefits of traditional mounting is that the piece can be restored even after significant changes over the years. Our craftsmen are honored to breathe new life into your screen should it ever require adjustment. In such cases, please contact us via our inquiry form (kindly note that round-trip shipping costs are the responsibility of the owner).
We are dedicated to working alongside you to preserve this "piece of history" for generations to come.

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