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What is byobu made of?
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Japanese byobu screens are normally made out of bamboo because the material is lightweight, yet durable. Artisans cover the screens with thin rice paper called washi and then apply a lacquer finish. Find a selection of byobu screens on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen, 20th century, ink on gold leaf ground, decorated with a scene of
Category
20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Four Panel Byobu Screen, with hand-painted scenes of flowers within gilt borders, chop
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Late 20th Century Japanese Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Japanese Seasons Landscape 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese School Four Seasons Figural Landscape Scene Four-Panel Byobu Screen, gouache on paper with
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japanese Bamboo
Orchids 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Bamboo and Orchids Scene Four-Panel Byobu Screen, gouache on silk, with iron red six
Category
20th Century Japanese Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
Vintage Japanese Four Panel Hand Painted Byobu Screen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A four-panel Japanese hand-painted byobu screen depicting an elegant landscape scene with figures
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Paint, Paper
Japanese Chinese Asian Large Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Mythical Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
Japanese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting an almost magical/ mythical nature scene with flowing
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
