A PAIR OF FINE SIX-PANEL BYOBU SCREENS DEPICTING SPARROWS AND BAMBOO Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Each finely decorated with ink, watercolors, and gold foil to depict sparrows amid thickly growing bamboo and wispy clouds, further painted with flowers growing from craggy rocks and swirling streams and ponds, all within a silk brocade frame and mounted to a black-lacquered wood screen with partly gilt metal fittings with incised and ring-punched decorations. The many birds are meticulously painted, each neatly detailed and slightly different from the others. The bamboo stalks have also been given close attention by the artist, with many segments having turned yellow to brown. Note also the fine gold foil technique and clouds. SIZE (each when opened) 177 x 377 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, little soiling, occasional light scratches, and few minuscule losses. Provenance: Dutch collection.