Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy.
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy.
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem
Located in Hudson, NY
Moon and bamboo in ink on gold paper with red and black lacquered negoro frame. (Meiji period) Calligraphy reads: Beauty in ink painting with standing woods and branches, like in par...
Paper
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Calligraphy reads Dancing Phoenix
Located in Hudson, NY
Strong brush strokes in sumi ink on mulberry paper. Dark red lacquer trim with original intricate silver hardware. Top seal reads: Soushoan, Bottom seal reads: Getsujo
Silver
Japanese Six Panel Screen: Calligraphy reads Flying Dragon
Located in Hudson, NY
Strong brush strokes in sumi ink on mulberry paper. Dark red lacquer trim with original intricate silver hardware. Top seal reads: Soushoan, Bottom seals read: Getsujo
Silver
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 the upper right reads Shogazen, seal on the upper left reads Hosai. Ink on mulberr...
Silk, Wood, Paper
B126 Japanese Antiques 2panels Byobu, folding Screen, Chrysanthemum Calligraphy
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: paper, fabric on wooden frame One piece: W750×H1580mm×D18mm Unfolded size: W1500mm Folded size: W750×H1580mm×D36mm, 7kg Packaging (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 10cm x ...
Paper
B61 Old ]Japanese calligraphy Silver folding screen, 2-panel
Located in Niiza, JP
Unfolded size: 1720 x 450 x 20 mm Foldable: 860 x 450 x 40 mm, 2kg Estimated size after packaging (sandwiched between 5-10 mm plywood): 10 cm x 92 cm x 54 cm Weight 8 KG Written in ...
Wood, Paper
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...
Silk, Paper, Wood
B124 Old Japanese 6panels Byobu, folding Screen, Buddhist monk's calligraphy
Located in Niiza, JP
*Please handle with care as the joints of the folding screens are prone to weakening. It is a special technique in which the screens are connected with paper instead of hinges.
Paper
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.
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Gaboku Ogawa 'Abstract Japanese Calligraphy' MOMA 1953
Located in Sharon, CT
A very important work, both historically and aesthetically-"Getting madly drunk out of an earthenware goblet", by Gaboku Ogawa c.1953, exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art show "Abs...
Paper
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 Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. Termed as gohonzon in Japanese, it is a venerated obje...
Paper
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 Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. Termed as gohonzon in Japanese, it is a venerated obje...
Paper
Japanese Calligraphy Two-Panel Folding Shodō Screen with Gold Leaf Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese screen with hand-painted calligraphy with maker's red seal.
Paper
Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. Termed as gohonzon in Japanese, it is a venerated obje...
Paper
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 "Dragon", the other reading "Tiger". Ink on handmade paper, framed. The brush strok...
Paper
Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Japanese hand-painted brush Muryo-Doji Buddhist painting (likely sumi ink) on colored paper featuring three praying women and what appears to be kanji calligraphy - proba...
Paint, Paper
Paravent - A two-fold screen with an abstract calligraphy "En" by Imaoka Norio
Located in Brussels, BE
A two-fold screen painted in ink with abstract calligraphy of the character ‘En’ (Garden) by Imaoka Norio (1929-1999).
Wood, Paper
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...
Acrylic, Paper, Bamboo
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...
Fabric, Paper
K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces
Located in Niiza, JP
paint size:560(W)× 1330(H) [mm] Scroll Mount size :690(W)× 2020(H) [mm] alligraphy, Set of Three 「天高」「瑞雲」 are boldly depicted in various calligraphy styles. The right-hand scroll h...
Paper
Calligraphy Screen
Located in New York, NY
Four paneled calligraphy screen (two pairs of two panels each) composed of large characters in ink on silk, mounted with silver leaf borders. Back is printed paper.
Silver Leaf
Unavailable
H 33.27 in W 70.87 in D 0.79 in
Screen Calligraphy, Risking One’s Life Here and There – Sakae Umezu (1926-2013)
Located in PARIS, FR
Screen Calligraphy, Risking One’s Life Here and There – Sakae Umezu (1926-2013) This two-panel folding screen, created by Sakae Umezu, is a powerful and expressive calligraphic work.
Paper
Unavailable
H 70.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.4 in
Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido
By Nishigaki Daidō
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Expressive calligraphy by Zen master Nishigaki Daido (1942). The four characters 'sei zan roku sui ????' meaning "Green Mountains, Blue Water" are often found in the traditional text...
Paper
17th Century Japanese Calligraphy Scroll
Located in Hudson, NY
17th century Japanese calligraphy scroll, the two large characters translate to "Accept This". Signed and sealed by Seigan Soi (1588-1661), the text says that he was the 170th head o...
Silk, Wood, Paper
Hand Painted Abstract Expressionism Calligraphy Asian Screen
By Sōfu Teshigahara
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand painted abstract expressionism calligraphy Asian folding screen, in the manner of Robert Motherwell, Sofu Teshigahara, et al, believed to be Japanese, circa 1950s.
Fabric, Wood, Paper
A turtle and a dragon calligraphy Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
"Immerse yourself in the timeless symbolism of the East with our dramatic calligraphy screen, adorned with characters representing a turtle and a dragon. In Eastern culture, the tu...
Silver Leaf
Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song (2/2) Period: Taisho Size: 174 x 172.5 cm (68.5 x 67.9 inches) SKU: PTA77 This calligraphy screen from the Taisho period is ...
Silver Leaf
Abstract Calligraphy Screen from the Vibrant 60s-70s
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This captivating abstract calligraphy screen from the 1960s-1970s era marks a bold departure from convention, channeling the dynamic spirit of a transformative period in art. At a t...
Wood, Paper
Japanese Fine Antique Ladies' "Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautifully handmade, hand-carved, and hand lacquered antique shop sign -kanban- for a ladies calligraphy brush shop, measures: 36 inches high and 5 inches wide, Meiji perio...
Wood
Japanese "Refreshing Tea" Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Fine Condition
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a simple and appealing tea ceremonial announcement "Spring" Haru by HIBINO YUTAKA hand painting on paper. A refreshing design concept and delightful work of wall art. Signed a...
Silk
Sold
H 51 in W 22.4 in D 1 in
Japan Important Poetry Scroll Hand-Painted Waka Calligraphy Otagaki Rengetsu
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare authentic hand-painted on paper scroll from one of Japan's most important 19th century poets, Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). Title: Waka, Signature (Seal) Two Poems: "...
Wood, Paper
Sold
H 44.5 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
Japan Important 1901 Mandala Fine Hand-Painted Buddha Scroll Calligraphy Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare authentic hand painted on paper Mandala Buddhist scroll from Nichiren Buddhist Gohonzon, Meiji 34 (1901). It is mounted on silk A rare survivor. Handwritten by: Niss...
Wood, Paper
Sold
H 74 in W 33 in D 1 in
Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, wood rollers. Dimensions: 33 inches wide and 74 inches length. Zen like but piqued subjec...
Paper
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H 49 in W 21.5 in D 0.25 in
Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, bone rollers. Dimensions: 21.5 inches wide and 49 inches length. Zen like but piqued subject ...
Paper
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H 71 in W 24.75 in D 1 in
Japanese Fine Calligraphy Scroll "SILENCE IS GOLDEN" Hand Painted Fine Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
A striking calligraphy work of art hand painted in black sumi ink in two kanji characters: "silence" . Japan, a simple and appealing ceremonial hand painted two character calligra...
Paper
Sold
H 45.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Important Japan Antique Poetry Waka Scroll Set Four Hand Calligraphy, Fine Work
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand painted calligraphy scroll set of four (4) "Poetry of the Seasons" waka scrolls with lovely hand calligraphy verses, signed by this ma...
Silk
Sold
H 48.75 in W 19.75 in
Japan Fine 1896 'Mandala Spirit' Buddha Scroll by N. Shonin Vibrant Calligraphy
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare authentic hand painted sumi ink on paper Mandala Buddhist scroll created by Buddhist Monk Nishigan Shonin from Nichiren Buddhist Gohonzon, Meiji 29 (1896). A rare s...
Wood, Paper
Sold
H 3.5 in W 16 in D 3.5 in
Four Old Japanese and Chinese Ink Wash Painting Calligraphy Brushes, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a rare find from a collector we recently visited in Japan. These four large-scale Japanese and Chinese calligraphy wooden ink wash painting brushes come from a an old artist...
Wood
Sold
H 1 in W 12.25 in D 1 in
Four Old Japanese and Chinese Ink Wash Painting Calligraphy Brushes, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a rare find from a collector we recently visited in Japan. These four large-scale Japanese and Chinese calligraphy wooden ink wash painting brushes come from a an old artist...
Wood
Sold
H 41.93 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
One stroke calligraphy painting of Dragon . 20th century Zen calligraphy
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Stunning one stroke Zen calligraphy painting depicting Dragon. Ink on paper. Sold as it is , please refer to the photos.
Paper
Sold
H 0.3 in W 10 in L 0.3 in
Artisan's Cache 75 Old Chinese and Japanese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a rare find from a collector we visited in Japan. A very unusual treasure from Japan. This is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brush...
Bamboo
Sold
H 75.6 in W 19.49 in D 0.79 in
Japanese Zen Calligraphy Painting of a Dragon, One-Stroke Composition, 20th Cent
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking Japanese Zen calligraphy painting depicting a dragon, executed in a powerful one-stroke (ichigyo) composition. Rendered in ink on paper, the work captures the dynamic spi...
Paper
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H 4 in W 18 in D 3 in
Found! Antique Artisan's Cache of 43 Old Paint and Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a rare find from a collector we visited in Japan. A very unusual treasure from Japan. This is a cache of old and antique Japanese and Chinese bamboo paint and calligraphy ...
Bamboo
Japanese Antique Gold Calligraphy Screen, Golden Sound Jade Vibration
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine two-panel screen Byobu of broad black brush strokes on gold ground, in big bold calligraphy roughly translating as "high moral behavior" or as the literal Chinese trans...
Paper
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H 66.93 in W 144.89 in D 0.79 in
B62 Old Japanese Calligraphy Thousand Characters, folding screen, 6anel
Located in Niiza, JP
Unfolded size: 3680 x 1700 x 20 mm Foldable: 625 x 1700 x 110 mm, 15kg Estimated size after packaging (sandwiched between 5-10 mm plywood): 17 cm x 69 cm x 180 cm Weight 27 KG This ...
Wood, Paper
Japanese Fine Calligraphy Scroll Peace And Harmony
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Wa o motte totoshi to nasu" - "Cherish the peace and harmony among people"- Harmony is to be valued. Japan, a simple and appealing ceremonial hand painted four character calligraph...
Paper
Japan Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Signed Painted Calligraphy
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, bone rollers, late Meiji period (early 20th century).
Paper
Japanese Big Old Calligraphy "LOVE" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a big calligraphy "Love" signed, 20th century Unusual subject matter. White rollers. Convenient size fits small s...
Paper
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H 78 in W 20 in D 1 in
Bold Hand-Brushed "Horse" Calligraphy Tea Ceremony Scroll, Japanese Antique
Located in South Burlington, VT
A bold, spectacular Japanese hand-brushed "Tea ceremony" calligraphy scroll worthy of your favourite room Hand painting calligraphy paper in simple soft pleasing color, signed. I...
Paper
Japanese Big Old Calligraphy "BIG DREAMS" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a big calligraphy "BIG DREAMS" symbol signed, 20th century. Including its original monk signed wood collector sto...
Paper
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H 52.5 in W 26 in D 0.25 in
Japanese Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper. Dimensions: 26 inches wide and 52.5 inches length. Zen like but piqued subject matter, this p...
Paper
Sold
H 72.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.25 in
Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Silk Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu scroll, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on silk, wood rollers. Dimensions: 26.5 inches wide and 72.5 inches length. Includes an old ...
Silk
Sold
H 0.3 in W 10 in D 0.3 in
Artisan's Cache 75 Old Chinese and Japanese Paint Calligraphy Bamboo Brushes
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a rare find from a collector we visited in Japan. A very unusual treasure from Japan. This is a cache of old Chinese and Japanese bamboo paint and calligraphy artist brushes...
Bamboo
Huge Calligraphy Painting Rising Dragon Signed by Mt Koya Monk
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Majestic Rising Dragon Calligraphy Painting by a Mt. Koya Monk. This majestic rising dragon calligraphy painting is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is signed as "...
Paper
Japanese Calligraphy Screen
Located in Highland Park, IL
6 panel Japanese Calligraphy screen. one area needs repair
Paper, Wood
Japanese Calligraphy Screen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Japanese 2 panel hand painted "byobu" screen with characters. "Winter is Coming" 1200189-525010
Two Panel Japanese Screen with Calligraphy
Located in Paris, FR
Two panels Japanese screen with strong and big calligraphy .
Ink, Paper
Japanese Six Fold Paper Calligraphy Screen - late 19thC
Located in London, GB
A highly decorative Japanese six fold paper screen, late 19th century.
20th c. Japanese Calligraphy Painting
Located in Paris, FR
Ink On Paper With Brocade Frame Japanese Calligraphy Painting Meaning "Silence". Unknown seal.
Paper, Ink
Large Japanese Shodo Calligraphy Painting, circa 1940
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Large Japanese Shodo calligraphy painting (circa 1940) Measures: 58 x 32 inches.
Paint, Paper
Pair of Japanese Calligraphy Screens, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Large pair of early 20th century Japanese paper screens. The Calligraphy is of a poem by Du Fu “8 Immortals of the Wine Cup”, the poem is a parody of eight brilliant minds during the...
Japanese Screens Panels Art Dragon Calligraphy 19th Century
Located in Monterey, CA
Japanese calligraphy pair of panels are framed and matted. They date from the Japan in the Edo period circa 1800-1850. The panels are made of Mulberry paper (washi) and are 36 x 68.2...
Paper
Japanese 2 Panel Calligraphy Screen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Japanese 2 panel hand painted "byobu" screen with characters. Loose translation: bamboo wood that has been swaying in the wind for 1000 years. Late edo period (c 1860's)....
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Chinese Export Eight-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated grand scale Chinese export Eight-panel Coromandel screen featuring different hand painted Chinese scene on each side. One side depicting an han...
Brass
$6,060
H 37.01 in W 107.88 in D 0.99 in
Evolving Elegance: An Oxidized Silver Screen from the Meiji Period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This anodized 6-panel screen captures the serene and minimalistic beauty of a bamboo grove, embodying the aesthetic principles of the Edo period. The screen features subtle and delic...
Silver Leaf
Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Chrysanthemum and Bush Clover painting on gold leaf six-panel folding screen, painted with clusters of leafy green chrysanthemum plants with white blossoms having moriage relief p...
Gold Leaf
Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Anonymous Late 17th century Puppy & Kittens A six-panel Japanese screen. Ink, color, gofun, gold-leaf and gold-fleck on paper. A medium sized late 17th century Japanese screen fe...
Gold Leaf
$6,500
H 56.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, Mid 19th Century, Koi and Water Plants
By Iwase Hirotaka
Located in Kyoto, JP
Iwase Hirotaka (1808-1877) Koi and Water Plants Hanging scroll, ink, color, gold wash and gold flecks on silk Inscription: Hirotaka Seal: Illegible Dimensions: Scro...
Silk
$25,300
H 64.5 in W 71.5 in D 36 in
Large Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Futon Tansu Cabinet with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Japanese Meiji period two-piece futon tansu cabinet from the late 19th century, with original iron hardware. Created in Japan during the second half of the 19th century, this...
Iron
$22,500 / set
H 35 in W 98 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Silver Screen Pair, Meiji Period, Herons & Plovers, Shijo School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Heron & Plovers Ink and silver leaf on paper Maekawa Bunrei (1837-1917) A pair of low six-panel Japanese screens by Maekawa Bunrei, a later master of the Kyoto based Shijo school ...
Silver Leaf
$9,000 / set
H 66 in W 142 in D 0.75 in
Pair of 18th Century Japanese Edo Screens of Chinese Immortals
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mesmerizing pair of late 18th/early 19th century Japanese Edo period byobu screens by Shibata Gito (Japanese 1780-1819). The paintings depict Chinese immortals in a dreamy landscape....
Silk, Wood, Paper
$10,800
H 86.5 in W 40 in D 1 in
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...
Silk
$26,000 / set
H 68.5 in W 138 in D 0.75 in
Pair of Six Panel Japanese Edo Screens Chrysanthemums Along Fence
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable pair of early 19th century Japanese late Edo period screens depicting summer chrysanthemums growing along a brushwood fence. Ink and color pigments over a dramatic silver ...
Silver Leaf
$4,800
H 51.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.75 in
Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Snail, Wasp & Hollyhock.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Obata Tosho (1812-1886) Snail, Wasp & Hollyhock Late Edo period, mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Ink and color on paper. Individually framed 19th century bird and ...
Paper
Japanese Single Panel Painting Moon and Plum Design 'Winter Scene'
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) ink painting of plum branches in bloom against a full moon with calligraphy. The calligraphy is a poem about winter. Signature reads: Matsuura Ryosai, Dated:...
Paper
$32,500 / set
H 41.5 in W 106 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Screen Pair. Red and White Plum Blossoms on Silver Leaf.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Okada Yosai (1785–1864) Red and White Plum Blossoms Pair of six-panel Japanese screens. Ink and silver leaf on paper. Dimensions (Each Screen): H. 105.5 cm x W. 270 cm (41.5” x 10...
Silver Leaf
Japanese Edo Period Festival Screen, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century folding screen is a stunning example of Japanese artistry. Beautifully painted with delicate brushwork, the evocative screen depicts a lively festival during the Ed...
Paper
$5,984Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 83.27 in W 70.08 in D 0.04 in
Antique Japanese Silk Hanging Scrolls C.1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of four Japanese silk mounted vertical hanging scrolls. Dating from C.1920 Taisho Period. The watercolour and ink on silk depicts a large cherry blossom tree with ...
Silk
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.
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