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What is silk painting called?

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What is silk painting called?
What silk painting is called depends on the origins of the artwork. In Tibet, silk paintings made for religious rituals are thangka, while in Vietnam, the traditional art form is known as tranh lụa. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silk paintings.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Sparrows & Nandina
Located in Kyoto, JP
unframed ‘kacho-e’ painting by the 19th century Japanese Takamatsu domain painter Kano Chikanobu. There are
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Turtles & Azalea
Located in Kyoto, JP
unframed ‘kacho-e’ painting by the 19th century Japanese Takamatsu domain painter Kano Chikanobu. There are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Phoenix & Paulownia
Located in Kyoto, JP
unframed ‘kacho-e’ painting by the 19th century Japanese Takamatsu domain painter Kano Chikanobu. There are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Peacock & Bamboo
Located in Kyoto, JP
unframed ‘kacho-e’ painting by the 19th century Japanese Takamatsu domain painter Kano Chikanobu. There are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Cherry Blossom & Birds
Located in Kyoto, JP
unframed ‘kacho-e’ painting by the 19th century Japanese Takamatsu domain painter Kano Chikanobu. There are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Crane, Pine & Camelia
Located in Kyoto, JP
unframed ‘kacho-e’ painting by the 19th century Japanese Takamatsu domain painter Kano Chikanobu. There are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

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