Byobu, Folding screen - Paper, Wood - Extraordinary large 6 panel byobu screen with a painting of chrysanthemum flowers on a "Nashi" gold - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Extraordinary large 6 panel byobu screen with a painting of chrysanthemum flowers on a "Nashi" gold sprinkled background. The "Kiku" chrysanthemum flowers are very detailed painted and vary in size and colors like red, white, pink yellow and orange which makes it a very dynamic and vivid scene. In Japan chrysanthemums are believed to represent happiness, love, longevity and joy. The screen is in very good condition, with a few traces of age and wear, see last 2 pictures. The byobu is mounted with a silk brocade border and has a black lacquered wood frame. This kind of room-divider is light in weight and can also be easily mounted flat on a wall and presented as one piece of art. Total width: 387 cm; ( 6 x 64. 5 cm) , Height: 183. 5 cm. When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.