26 420 039

Jidai Byobu

Late Edo Period (approx. 1780–1867)

Antique Pampas Grass Field Painting

¥800,000(tax included)

Finding beauty in the fading season:
The evocative presence of Japanese pampas grass.

Originally part of a magnificent late-Edo period masterpiece across a two-panel screen—which uniquely and elegantly depicted a full moon rising over a pampas grass field—this Jidai Byobu features a bold composition that focuses entirely on the tips of the stalks that once flanked the moon. When displayed in your room, confronting this artwork in quiet contemplation allows you to lose yourself in the sublime, transient beauty of nature's fading seasons.

An exquisite gradation:
Where pampas stalks and silver leaf intertwine.

The artist's exceptional sensitivity is truly astonishing, masterfully distinguishing the stalks using two distinct shades—reddish-brown and light ink—while adding depth with a traditional bokashi (shading) technique to express the layered gradation of the thicket. The sky in the background is rendered in an unevenly oxidized, antique silver leaf, whose textured surface evokes the gentle rustle of the wind and the poignant, melancholy aura of autumn.

This is a piece of supreme artistic quality, introducing an understated, sophisticated elegance to any contemporary urban interior.

Jidai Byobu

Antique Pampas Grass Field Painting

¥800,000(tax included)

Antique Pampas Grass Field 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.]
26 420 039
[Estimated Era]
Late Edo Period (approx. 1780–1867)
[Size]
W450mm × H550mm × 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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