26 420 022

Jidai Byobu

Late Edo Period (approx. 1780–1867)

Antique Bamboo Forest Painting

¥180,000(tax included)

The weathered hues of Japanese Madake bamboo,
evoking a profound and ghostly grace.

The original vibrant colors of the Madake bamboo—vividly painted in the late Edo period—have gracefully flaked away over centuries, revealing a surreal, ethereal character. This Jidai Byobu captures a fleeting moment, as if a dense bamboo grove is slowly unveiling itself from the morning mist.

By discovering a hidden majesty in what was once mere background scenery and reimagining it with an expansive sense of negative space, the delicate intricacies of the brushwork are brought to the forefront, beautifully resurrected for the modern world.

Embracing the misty bamboo grove
as a captivating borrowed scenery.

With Unkin floating in the upper right and Sunago scattered along the lower edge, the application of two distinct decorative techniques ensures the gold leaf background remains rich and texturally dynamic. This creates a deep, three-dimensional space that seamlessly recedes from the foreground into the distance.

When mounted on a wall, the piece performs as a masterclass in Shakkei (borrowed scenery), transforming your room by drawing the serene ambiance of a misty bamboo forest directly into the interior.

*Unkin: A traditional stylized representation of clouds, depicted as if looking down from a high aerial perspective.
*Sunago: A decorative technique using finely crushed and scattered gold or silver leaf.

Jidai Byobu

Antique Bamboo Forest Painting

¥180,000(tax included)

Antique Bamboo Forest 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.]
26 420 022
[Estimated Era]
Late Edo Period (approx. 1780–1867)
[Size]
W200mm × H300mm × 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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