26 420 023

Jidai Byobu

Late Edo Period (approx. 1780–1867)

Antique Bamboo Forest Painting II

A profound and ghostly grace,
drifting through the misty bamboo forest.

The vibrant pigments of the Madake bamboo, brushed in the late Edo period, have gracefully flaked away to evoke a beautifully weathered Wabi aesthetic; yet, the leaves extending from the base still pulse with undeniable vitality. This Jidai Byobu captures a fleeting moment, as if a quiet 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.

Sunlight by day, candlelight by night:
Savoring the elegant transition of light.

Adorned with two distinct decorative techniques—Unkin and Sunago—the screen shifts its expression dramatically depending on the illumination. Under the soft, natural light of day, it radiates a gentle brilliance, while the dim, flickering glow of evening candlelight unveils a deeper, more mysterious dimension within the gold canvas.

Once mounted in your space, this piece invites you to intimately connect with the ever-changing poetry of light throughout the passing hours.

*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 II

Antique Bamboo Forest Painting II

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.]
26 420 023
[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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