19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Four-Panel Folding Screen – Gilt Paper with Chrysanthemums, Morning Glories & Landscape, 67.5″H × 98″W

A stunning Japanese four-panel folding screen (Byōbu) from the Meiji period, 19th century, richly decorated with hand-painted chrysanthemums, morning glories, and climbing vines against a shimmering gilt paper ground.

The composition features bold floral groupings in shades of white, deep red, and blue, framed by stylized rocks and fencing with rolling hills in the background. The artistry reflects the refined decorative traditions of the Meiji period, combining naturalistic botanical rendering with the luminous surface of gilt.

The screen retains its silk brocade border and engraved metal fittings, showcasing intricate floral motifs on the hardware. Dimensions are 67.5 inches high by 98 inches wide when fully extended.

Condition: Displays age-appropriate wear consistent with a 19th-century screen, including surface abrasions, splits to the paper, and areas of loss (see detailed photos). These elements add authenticity and character to a piece with more than a century of history.

Highlights

• 19th century Japanese folding screen, Meiji period

• Four-panel Byōbu with gilt paper ground

• Hand-painted chrysanthemums, morning glories, and foliage

• Retains silk brocade border and engraved metal mounts

• Dimensions: 67.5″H × 98″W (extended)

• Age-related wear and splits; stable antique condition

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