Pair of vintage Japanese cast iron folding screen holders featuring detailed bird motifs with textured feather carvings and grass pattern along the base.
These heavy cast iron pieces were designed to stabilize small folding screens (byōbu). Each holder has a center slot where the edge of a screen panel would sit securely.
Finished in a green verdigris style patina and marked with an original “Japan” export label on the underside, dating them to the mid-20th century export period.
These are substantial pieces weighing nearly 8 pounds combined, making them both functional and decorative.
Perfect for:
Japanese folding screens
Asian décor
mid-century interiors
collectors of Japanese cast iron objects
Approximate measurements:
Height: about 3 inches
Width: about 3.5–4 inches each
Total weight (pair): 7 lb 11.2 oz