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What are Japanese scrolls?
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Japanese scrolls are commonly called kakejiku, which means “hanging scroll” in English. Japanese scrolls are used to display paintings and calligraphy, and they boast a flexible backing for rollable storage. You can shop a collection of authentic Japanese scrolls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Framed Hand Painted Japanese Scroll of Returning Cavalryman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hand-painted Japanese silk scroll entitled 'Early Spring' depicting a cavalryman in intricately detailed armor returning home on his horse with his private infantry support by his si...
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Paintings
Materials
Silk
1844 - Chichi, Japanese Scroll Painting. Colour on Silk
Located in Kyoto, JP
Mother’s Breast (Chichi) 1844
Hanging scroll. Ink, pigments and gofun on silk.
Inscription:
Kouka era, dragon year, late winter, painted by Shozan Yashou
Artist’ seals:
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Fine Japanese Scroll Painting Depicting Insects, Early 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A refined naturalist composition exemplifying the tradition of Edo-period Japan, prized for its fine brushwork and scientific yet poetic sensibility.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Japanese Scroll Depicting a Nesting Crane, Taisho Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Large and exceptional Japanese hanging scroll with a realistically painted depiction of a nesting crane by Yoshifuji Yoshio, Taisho/Showa period, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper, Silk
19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting by Igarashi Chikusa, Poppies & Butterflies
Located in Kyoto, JP
Poppies & Butterflies
Ink, pigment and gofun on silk
Igarashi Chikusa (1774-1844)
Signature: Chikusa Ran Zen
Upper Seal: Ran Shuzen
Lower Seal: Kyoho
Dimensions:
S...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting, Birds & Flowers of the Four Seasons
Located in Kyoto, JP
Birds and flowers of the four seasons
Early to mid-19th century
Ink, pigment and gofun on silk
Unidentified artist
Signature: Shuho
Seal: Shuho ga in
A large Japane...
Category
Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
