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How can I spot a Japanese silk painting?

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How can I spot a Japanese silk painting?
A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Framed Japanese Silk Paintings on 1stDibs
Large Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Framed Silk Painting
Located in London, GB
A large antique 19th century Japanese framed gouache painting on silk. Depicting a literatus
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

19th Century Japanese Framed Hand-Painted on Silk
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Japanese framed hand painted on Silk.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings

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Silk, Wood

Framed Japanese Painting on Silk, Court Figures in a Garden Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully painted in detail. Soft, elegant style of painting. Acid free mounting with UV
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Framed Silk Painting, Turtledoves and Peaches, Taisho Era, circa 1920
Located in Kyoto, JP
Taisho period, circa 1920. The silk painting is mounted on a panel, the frame of roiro mirror-polished
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Silk

Vintage Japanese Watercolor On Silk Painting
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Asian watercolors. Great subject matter and quality artistry. Black beveled frame with
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20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paint

Fine Framed Japanese Brush Painting of Bodhisattva
Located in Greenwich, CT
refined Japanese brush painting of Bodhisattva sitting by stream, waterfall and pine tree, ink and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

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