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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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Japanese Silk Painting of Young Girl, Framed
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique 19th Century painting of a Japanese girl standing atop a large furry mythical creature, with
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Antique Japanese Silk painting Japan Meiji Period Winter Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blockprint 30-5-18-pm-3341 Condition / Overall Condition Perfect. Size frame: 242x 274mm. Period 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

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
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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
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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Byobu- Japanese Folding Screen Gold Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Japanese six-panel screen from the Kano school: Japanese landscape with an elegant crane. Hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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