Antique Japanese Screens
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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Screens
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Screens
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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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17th Century Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 18th Century Asian Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Screens
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Screens
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1640s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Screens
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19th Century Asian Other Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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1920s Japanese Antique Japanese Screens
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Screens
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Screens
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Screens
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Screens
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Screens
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Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.
The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.
The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.
In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.
Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.
- What is a Japanese byōbu?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese byōbu, also known as a wind wall, is a collection of joined folding panels, which feature intricate designs and calligraphy. A byōbu’s function is to separate a room or space. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic byōbus from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are Japanese panels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Japanese panels are components of large decorative folding screens called byōbu, which translates to “wind wall.” The screens traditionally function as room dividers and feature calligraphy and decorative painting. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of decorative Japanese panels.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Japanese screens are called Byōbu and are made from many panels with beautiful calligraphy and paintings. These folding screens can be a decorative and interesting way to separate rooms in a living space. Find a collection of Japanese screens for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.
- Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021A Japanese low screen was traditionally used while seated upon the floor. The low screen would block wind and drafts, provide limited privacy, and are often decorated with seasonal themes.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if your Japanese pottery is antique, look for markings, which usually appear on the bottoms of pieces. If you see the word "Nippon," your piece was likely produced between 1891 and 1921, making it an antique. Pieces marked with the words "made in occupied Japan" originated between 1945 and 1952 and are vintage, based on their age. A "made in Japan" marking may indicate a vintage or contemporary piece. If you don't see any of these markings, consult trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your pottery was produced. Any piece that dates back 100 years or more is antique. Should you encounter difficulty with the dating process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese pottery.
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