Japanese Antique Gold Byobu Screen Weights Set with Wood Box, Tea Ceremony, Wabi Sabi Folding Screen vtg Paperweights heavy Weights set of 6
$99.00
This is a unique vintage Japanese set of 6 byobu screen weights, elegantly housed in its original wooden box. These heavy strips were traditionally used as paperweights to anchor the lower edges of byobu (Japanese folding screens), ensuring stability and preventing flutter.
-Origin: Japan
-Components: 6 weights (likely brass or gilt over wood) and wooden storage box
-Condition: Vintage, good condition with natural patina, see photos for details
-Size (approximate/weight): W 13.75“ (35cm)✕ H 1.5“ (3.5cm)
-Package: Original wooden box
Function
These weights are designed to keep traditional folding screens in place, especially in rooms with drafts or during events such as tea ceremonies or exhibitions. You can also hang the paper by this weight. By adding weight to the lower edge, they prevent the screen panels from moving or tipping over.
*The final photo is for your reference for function. Folding screens NOT INCLUDED.
How to Use
-Fully open and position your byobu (folding screen) where desired.
-Gently hang or rest one weight over the lower wooden frame of each screen panel, letting gravity keep it in place.
-Adjust evenly so the weight hangs straight and does not damage the painted or lacquered surface.
-Remove and store in the wooden box when not in use.
*If you have a problem with any item you receive, please contact us before leaving feedback.
We always want you be satisfied and happy with your purchase.
*Combine orders is welcome. Combine for reduced shipping (spanning 3 days max, with advance notice). Combine items to get a 20~30% discount on total shipping costs. Combining many items will increase the discount rate for shipping. However, heavy items and big size items have a low discount rate. It cannot be combined with items that have significantly different shapes or large sizes. Then the difference in shipping will be refund to you once finishing packing and shipped.
-Origin: Japan
-Components: 6 weights (likely brass or gilt over wood) and wooden storage box
-Condition: Vintage, good condition with natural patina, see photos for details
-Size (approximate/weight): W 13.75“ (35cm)✕ H 1.5“ (3.5cm)
-Package: Original wooden box
Function
These weights are designed to keep traditional folding screens in place, especially in rooms with drafts or during events such as tea ceremonies or exhibitions. You can also hang the paper by this weight. By adding weight to the lower edge, they prevent the screen panels from moving or tipping over.
*The final photo is for your reference for function. Folding screens NOT INCLUDED.
How to Use
-Fully open and position your byobu (folding screen) where desired.
-Gently hang or rest one weight over the lower wooden frame of each screen panel, letting gravity keep it in place.
-Adjust evenly so the weight hangs straight and does not damage the painted or lacquered surface.
-Remove and store in the wooden box when not in use.
*If you have a problem with any item you receive, please contact us before leaving feedback.
We always want you be satisfied and happy with your purchase.
*Combine orders is welcome. Combine for reduced shipping (spanning 3 days max, with advance notice). Combine items to get a 20~30% discount on total shipping costs. Combining many items will increase the discount rate for shipping. However, heavy items and big size items have a low discount rate. It cannot be combined with items that have significantly different shapes or large sizes. Then the difference in shipping will be refund to you once finishing packing and shipped.
This is a unique vintage Japanese set of 6 byobu screen weights, elegantly housed in its original wooden box. These heavy strips were traditionally used as paperweights to anchor the lower edges of byobu (Japanese folding screens), ensuring stability and preventing flutter.
-Origin: Japan
-Components: 6 weights (likely brass or gilt over wood) and wooden storage box
-Condition: Vintage, good condition with natural patina, see photos for details
-Size (approximate/weight): W 13.75“ (35cm)✕ H 1.5“ (3.5cm)
-Package: Original wooden box
Function
These weights are designed to keep traditional folding screens in place, especially in rooms with drafts or during events such as tea ceremonies or exhibitions. You can also hang the paper by this weight. By adding weight to the lower edge, they prevent the screen panels from moving or tipping over.
*The final photo is for your reference for function. Folding screens NOT INCLUDED.
How to Use
-Fully open and position your byobu (folding screen) where desired.
-Gently hang or rest one weight over the lower wooden frame of each screen panel, letting gravity keep it in place.
-Adjust evenly so the weight hangs straight and does not damage the painted or lacquered surface.
-Remove and store in the wooden box when not in use.
*If you have a problem with any item you receive, please contact us before leaving feedback.
We always want you be satisfied and happy with your purchase.
*Combine orders is welcome. Combine for reduced shipping (spanning 3 days max, with advance notice). Combine items to get a 20~30% discount on total shipping costs. Combining many items will increase the discount rate for shipping. However, heavy items and big size items have a low discount rate. It cannot be combined with items that have significantly different shapes or large sizes. Then the difference in shipping will be refund to you once finishing packing and shipped.
-Origin: Japan
-Components: 6 weights (likely brass or gilt over wood) and wooden storage box
-Condition: Vintage, good condition with natural patina, see photos for details
-Size (approximate/weight): W 13.75“ (35cm)✕ H 1.5“ (3.5cm)
-Package: Original wooden box
Function
These weights are designed to keep traditional folding screens in place, especially in rooms with drafts or during events such as tea ceremonies or exhibitions. You can also hang the paper by this weight. By adding weight to the lower edge, they prevent the screen panels from moving or tipping over.
*The final photo is for your reference for function. Folding screens NOT INCLUDED.
How to Use
-Fully open and position your byobu (folding screen) where desired.
-Gently hang or rest one weight over the lower wooden frame of each screen panel, letting gravity keep it in place.
-Adjust evenly so the weight hangs straight and does not damage the painted or lacquered surface.
-Remove and store in the wooden box when not in use.
*If you have a problem with any item you receive, please contact us before leaving feedback.
We always want you be satisfied and happy with your purchase.
*Combine orders is welcome. Combine for reduced shipping (spanning 3 days max, with advance notice). Combine items to get a 20~30% discount on total shipping costs. Combining many items will increase the discount rate for shipping. However, heavy items and big size items have a low discount rate. It cannot be combined with items that have significantly different shapes or large sizes. Then the difference in shipping will be refund to you once finishing packing and shipped.
This is a unique vintage Japanese set of 6 byobu screen weights, elegantly housed in its original wooden box. These heavy strips were traditionally used as paperweights to anchor the lower edges of byobu (Japanese folding screens), ensuring stability and preventing flutter.
-Origin: Japan
-Components: 6 weights (likely brass or gilt over wood) and wooden storage box
-Condition: Vintage, good condition with natural patina, see photos for details
-Size (approximate/weight): W 13.75“ (35cm)✕ H 1.5“ (3.5cm)
-Package: Original wooden box
Function
These weights are designed to keep traditional folding screens in place, especially in rooms with drafts or during events such as tea ceremonies or exhibitions. You can also hang the paper by this weight. By adding weight to the lower edge, they prevent the screen panels from moving or tipping over.
*The final photo is for your reference for function. Folding screens NOT INCLUDED.
How to Use
-Fully open and position your byobu (folding screen) where desired.
-Gently hang or rest one weight over the lower wooden frame of each screen panel, letting gravity keep it in place.
-Adjust evenly so the weight hangs straight and does not damage the painted or lacquered surface.
-Remove and store in the wooden box when not in use.
*If you have a problem with any item you receive, please contact us before leaving feedback.
We always want you be satisfied and happy with your purchase.
*Combine orders is welcome. Combine for reduced shipping (spanning 3 days max, with advance notice). Combine items to get a 20~30% discount on total shipping costs. Combining many items will increase the discount rate for shipping. However, heavy items and big size items have a low discount rate. It cannot be combined with items that have significantly different shapes or large sizes. Then the difference in shipping will be refund to you once finishing packing and shipped.
-Origin: Japan
-Components: 6 weights (likely brass or gilt over wood) and wooden storage box
-Condition: Vintage, good condition with natural patina, see photos for details
-Size (approximate/weight): W 13.75“ (35cm)✕ H 1.5“ (3.5cm)
-Package: Original wooden box
Function
These weights are designed to keep traditional folding screens in place, especially in rooms with drafts or during events such as tea ceremonies or exhibitions. You can also hang the paper by this weight. By adding weight to the lower edge, they prevent the screen panels from moving or tipping over.
*The final photo is for your reference for function. Folding screens NOT INCLUDED.
How to Use
-Fully open and position your byobu (folding screen) where desired.
-Gently hang or rest one weight over the lower wooden frame of each screen panel, letting gravity keep it in place.
-Adjust evenly so the weight hangs straight and does not damage the painted or lacquered surface.
-Remove and store in the wooden box when not in use.
*If you have a problem with any item you receive, please contact us before leaving feedback.
We always want you be satisfied and happy with your purchase.
*Combine orders is welcome. Combine for reduced shipping (spanning 3 days max, with advance notice). Combine items to get a 20~30% discount on total shipping costs. Combining many items will increase the discount rate for shipping. However, heavy items and big size items have a low discount rate. It cannot be combined with items that have significantly different shapes or large sizes. Then the difference in shipping will be refund to you once finishing packing and shipped.
