Antique Japanese folding screen with two panels featuring paintings – Japan, circa 1900

This ancient Japanese two-panel screen is a byōbu in harimaze style, with ink paintings affixed to the background. It originates from Japan, from the Meiji period, when small works were gathered on the same screen. The harimaze screen brought together paintings of different formats mounted on a common background. It was a way to preserve and display a series of ink works. The two panels are made of paper on a wooden frame, joined by paper hinges, with a black frame. On the background, the paintings have been affixed in rectangular, round, and fan shapes. The composition features birds, bamboo, flowers, and landscapes in ink, in various formats. Each painting retains its signature or seal, and the whole reads like a repertoire of classic Japanese motifs. With its two-panel format, it serves as a decorative background or wall piece of collectible value. It fits into wabi-sabi, japandi, and minimalist interiors, where it brings serenity and a graphic accent. Details. Dimensions: Length 154 cm – Depth 1 cm – Height 139 cm. Style: Traditional Japanese. Materials and techniques: Paper and ink paintings affixed (harimaze) on a wooden frame; paper hinges; black frame. Place of origin: Japan. Period: Meiji period. Date of manufacture: Circa 1900. Condition / Observations: Good. Paintings mounted with patina and age-related marks. Folded dimensions: Length 77 cm – Depth 2 cm – Height 139 cm. Wear consistent with age and use.