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Modern 20th Century Chinese Intaglio Calligraphy
Modern 20th Century Chinese Intaglio Calligraphy

Modern 20th Century Chinese Intaglio Calligraphy

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Modern 20th century Chinese Intaglio Calligraphy. This image represents the meaning of “Self

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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Unusual Antique Chinese Divider with Calligraphy
Unusual Antique Chinese Divider with Calligraphy

Unusual Antique Chinese Divider with Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Chinese divider with calligraphy, hand-painted on wood. This rectangular divider

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Gaboku Ogawa 'Abstract Japanese Calligraphy' MOMA 1953
Gaboku Ogawa 'Abstract Japanese Calligraphy' MOMA 1953

Gaboku Ogawa 'Abstract Japanese Calligraphy' MOMA 1953

Located in Sharon, CT

Calligraphy'. In original frame as exhibited, bearing the museum label on the back. Gaboku Ogawa is considered

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem

Located in Hudson, NY

) Calligraphy reads: Beauty in ink painting with standing woods and branches, like in paradise in cool month

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy. Late Edo (c. 1850) painting of a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud
Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868 - 1912) calligraphy painting. Abstract character reads: Kumo (cloud). Seal on

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Framed Chinese Ink Art Calligraphy by Fung Ming Chip
Framed Chinese Ink Art Calligraphy by Fung Ming Chip

Framed Chinese Ink Art Calligraphy by Fung Ming Chip

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large contemporary ink work by Chinese artist Fung Min Chip (China, 1951-). The calligraphic work

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

B62 Old Japanese Calligraphy Thousand Characters, folding screen, 6anel
B62 Old Japanese Calligraphy Thousand Characters, folding screen, 6anel

B62 Old Japanese Calligraphy Thousand Characters, folding screen, 6anel

Located in Niiza, JP

packaging (sandwiched between 5-10 mm plywood): 17 cm x 69 cm x 180 cm Weight 27 KG This calligraphy, which

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

B61 Old ]Japanese calligraphy Silver folding screen, 2-panel
B61 Old ]Japanese calligraphy Silver folding screen, 2-panel

B61 Old ]Japanese calligraphy Silver folding screen, 2-panel

Located in Niiza, JP

, this calligraphy piece is attributed to Higuchi Kiku(樋口喜久). While not a well-known artist, it has a

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Screen with Calligraphy
18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Screen with Calligraphy

18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Screen with Calligraphy

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese calligraphy, showcasing the Chinese character for "luck, happiness, blessing, and good fortune

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Calligraphy Scrolls in Mark Humphrey Gallery Frames
Pair of Chinese Calligraphy Scrolls in Mark Humphrey Gallery Frames

Pair of Chinese Calligraphy Scrolls in Mark Humphrey Gallery Frames

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of boldly brushed Rice Paper Calligraphy Panels having a particularly fine Asian

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20th Century Asian Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage, Calligraphy, Watercolor Paintings, Chinese Art, China, 20th Century
Vintage, Calligraphy, Watercolor Paintings, Chinese Art, China, 20th Century

Vintage, Calligraphy, Watercolor Paintings, Chinese Art, China, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A set of Chinese paintings Perfect for vintage interiors Condition Yomiuri Shimbun (the size of one view double-page spread) 43.0. × 32.0 cm.   

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20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Chinese Style Painting with Calligraphy
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Chinese Style Painting with Calligraphy

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Chinese Style Painting with Calligraphy

Located in Hudson, NY

Painting of a perforated garden stone with red bamboo growing behind. Chinese zekku poem reads, "Returning home to my grass hut on a spring evening," by the Tang-poet Qian Qi. Screen...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper, Wood

Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Artisan's Cache of 25 Old Chinese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes

Located in South Burlington, VT

cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes dating back to the 1950s

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Prints

Materials

Bamboo

K32 Old Japanese Art, Calligraphy by Takagi Masatoshi, the Blind Politician
K32 Old Japanese Art, Calligraphy by Takagi Masatoshi, the Blind Politician

K32 Old Japanese Art, Calligraphy by Takagi Masatoshi, the Blind Politician

Located in Niiza, JP

Picture Sheet: W790×H330mm Framed: W1050×H415×D28mm, 3.5kg Estimate packing size: (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 10cm x 125cm x 50cm, 10kg Japanese Politician Japan's first blin...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Bamboo

Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century
Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century

Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large and powerful pair of Japanese calligraphic works, mid 20th century, Japan. One reading

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Expressionist Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Pair of Poetic Calligraphy Scrolls by Luo Er Dong Zhuang
Chinese Pair of Poetic Calligraphy Scrolls by Luo Er Dong Zhuang

Chinese Pair of Poetic Calligraphy Scrolls by Luo Er Dong Zhuang

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chinese Pair of Calligraphy Scrolls, vertical lines of calligraphy executed in a light style, right

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20th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ink Calligraphy Poem of the Moon
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ink Calligraphy Poem of the Moon

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ink Calligraphy Poem of the Moon

Located in Hudson, NY

Poems refer to moon gazers. Ink on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border. Seals read: Roku-roku sai.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Paper

K27 Japanese Antiques A large hanging scroll, calligraphy monk Ink on paper
K27 Japanese Antiques A large hanging scroll, calligraphy monk Ink on paper

K27 Japanese Antiques A large hanging scroll, calligraphy monk Ink on paper

Located in Niiza, JP

Ink on paper, Scroll head: wood Image size: 740(W) x 1070(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 890(W) x 1840(H) [mm] 750g Estimated packing size: 140(W) x 140(H) x 1950(D) [mm] 4kg Dynamic Si...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Paper

10 Lacquer Calligraphy Panels, Later Mounted as a Screen, Late 18th Century
10 Lacquer Calligraphy Panels, Later Mounted as a Screen, Late 18th Century

10 Lacquer Calligraphy Panels, Later Mounted as a Screen, Late 18th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

with calligraphy in gold leaf. Later frames in black lacquer with profiled leaf-gilded moldings

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces
K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces

K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces

Located in Niiza, JP

「天高」「瑞雲」 are boldly depicted in various calligraphy styles. The right-hand scroll has a very unique

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Golden 10 Panel Japanese Screen
Golden 10 Panel Japanese Screen

Golden 10 Panel Japanese Screen

Located in Dallas, TX

its dynamic gold calligraphy this beautifully aged, 10 panel byōbu, fuses beauty with function

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

19th Century Japanese Tiger Painting Pair by Kokuho Shimei (1789–1859)
19th Century Japanese Tiger Painting Pair by Kokuho Shimei (1789–1859)

19th Century Japanese Tiger Painting Pair by Kokuho Shimei (1789–1859)

Located in Kyoto, JP

pattern over realism. The stripes, applied with a calligraphic cadence, do not strictly follow musculature

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

19th Century Japanese Tiger Painting Pair by Kokuho Shimei (1789–1859)
19th Century Japanese Tiger Painting Pair by Kokuho Shimei (1789–1859)

19th Century Japanese Tiger Painting Pair by Kokuho Shimei (1789–1859)

Located in Kyoto, JP

pattern over realism. The stripes, applied with a calligraphic cadence, do not strictly follow musculature

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

19th Century Japanese Tiger Painting Pair by Kokuho Shimei (1789–1859)
19th Century Japanese Tiger Painting Pair by Kokuho Shimei (1789–1859)

19th Century Japanese Tiger Painting Pair by Kokuho Shimei (1789–1859)

Located in Kyoto, JP

pattern over realism. The stripes, applied with a calligraphic cadence, do not strictly follow musculature

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Pair, Persian Manuscript Paintings, Horsemen And Courtly Gathering
Pair, Persian Manuscript Paintings, Horsemen And Courtly Gathering

Pair, Persian Manuscript Paintings, Horsemen And Courtly Gathering

Located in Atlanta, GA

the upper and lower registers incorporate panels of calligraphy, reinforcing the manuscript-inspired

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Early 20th Century Turkish Anglo Raj Paintings and Screens

Materials

Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Paravents - A pair of six-fold screens depicting Chinese children, Kano school
Paravents - A pair of six-fold screens depicting Chinese children, Kano school

Paravents - A pair of six-fold screens depicting Chinese children, Kano school

Located in Brussels, BE

activities. Some are executing calligraphy, painting, or playing go, while some are joyfully leading a

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Petit paravent japonais - Small triptych screen "Emptiness " by Suda Kokuta
Petit paravent japonais - Small triptych screen "Emptiness " by Suda Kokuta

Petit paravent japonais - Small triptych screen "Emptiness " by Suda Kokuta

Located in Brussels, BE

Kokuta’s life and philosophy. The large, powerful calligraphic character “Kyo” in the centre means

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper, Crayon

Antique Jiang Jun Chinese Peony Peach Blossom Watercolor on Silk Painting 44"
Antique Jiang Jun Chinese Peony Peach Blossom Watercolor on Silk Painting 44"

Antique Jiang Jun Chinese Peony Peach Blossom Watercolor on Silk Painting 44"

Located in Dayton, OH

silk showing branching stems of pink and white peonies and peach blossoms. Calligraphy in upper right

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Paint

Antique Japanese Ink Painting of Hotei by Kita Busei, Edo Period, c. 1820-1850
Antique Japanese Ink Painting of Hotei by Kita Busei, Edo Period, c. 1820-1850

Antique Japanese Ink Painting of Hotei by Kita Busei, Edo Period, c. 1820-1850

Located in TORQUAY, AU

attribution is firmly secured by the artist's four-character calligraphic signature in the upper left, 可庵知物

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Teak

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mu (Nothing)
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mu (Nothing)

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mu (Nothing)

Located in Hudson, NY

Calligraphy reads: Mu (Nothing). Ink on silver in a black lacquered wooden trim. Seal is illegible.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Raku (Pleasure)
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Raku (Pleasure)

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Raku (Pleasure)

Located in Hudson, NY

Calligraphy reads: Raku (Pleasure). Ink on silver in a black lacquered wooden trim. Seal is

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver

Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed
Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed

Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

to find scrolls are sought after through out the world. Her unique style of calligraphy work is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art
Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art

Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

mark and calligraphy translation reads: Dimensions: Frame 16.5 inches high and 26.55 inches wide. Site

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Large Framed and Matted Chinese Fu King Painting
Large Framed and Matted Chinese Fu King Painting

Large Framed and Matted Chinese Fu King Painting

Located in Locust Valley, NY

detailing. Chinese calligraphy is inscribed along one side, adding cultural context and artistic balance to

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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art Signed
Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art Signed

Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Dimensions: Frame 11.5

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Chinese Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains  Work of Art
Chinese Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains  Work of Art

Chinese Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Work of Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Dimensions: Frame 11.5 inches high and 19 inches

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art
Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art

Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

19th Century Japanese Screen Pair - Birds & Flowers of the Four Seasons
19th Century Japanese Screen Pair - Birds & Flowers of the Four Seasons

19th Century Japanese Screen Pair - Birds & Flowers of the Four Seasons

Located in Kyoto, JP

quality. He developed his own delicate and elegant style from his study of ancient calligraphy and

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Chinese Hanging Scroll Painting of Camellias Signed Dated
Chinese Hanging Scroll Painting of Camellias Signed Dated

Chinese Hanging Scroll Painting of Camellias Signed Dated

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Seasonal autumn Chinese hanging scroll painting depicting colorful Camellias with a calligraphy

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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Chinese Floral Painted Scroll Signed and Dated
Chinese Floral Painted Scroll Signed and Dated

Chinese Floral Painted Scroll Signed and Dated

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Seasonal autumn Chinese hanging scroll featuring a painting of delicate flowers with a calligraphy

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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

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Calligraphy For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of calligraphy you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and bamboo. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of calligraphy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of calligraphy, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Calligraphy?

A piece of calligraphy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $495, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $20,500.

Finding the Right Paintings And Screens for You

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.

Questions About Calligraphy
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    Chinese calligraphy is a supreme form of Chinese art. It is the stylized artistic way of writing Chinese characters, and is considered one of four most-sought after skills of ancient Chinese scholars. Shop a selection of Chinese calligraphy art pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The five types of Chinese calligraphy styles are the seal script, cursive script, running script, clerical script and the standard script. The tradition of Chinese calligraphy has spanned over 3,000 years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chinese calligraphy designs from some of the world’s top sellers.