Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Cranes on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Kano School painting of pine trees overlooking two beautifully painted cranes and floral design in a natural setting by water’s edge. Mineral pigments, gold dust and gold leaf ...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Large Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen with Cranes
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A large six-panel folding screen (byōbu) forming a pair with the previously presented crane screen. This screen features a striking composition of cranes: one with wings majestically...
Wood, Paper
Antique Japanese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent 20th century Japan Cranes
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A super nice Meiji period 19th c Japanese Chamber Screen. Also usuable as wall mounted screen. Stunning piece!
Bronze
Japanese Two Panel Screen Amorous Cranes and Turtles
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two panel screen: Amorous Cranes and Turtles.
Wood, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen Manchurian Crane and Turtles
Located in Hudson, NY
In Japan, cranes symbolize fidelity as they mate for life and turtles symbolize longevity.
Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo and Manchurian Crane
Located in Hudson, NY
Kano style painting in mineral pigments on silk with a silk brocade border.
Brocade, Silk
Antique Japanese Folding Chamber Screen /Paravent Early 20th century Japan Crane
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A super nice Japanese Chamber screen. Also suitable for wall mounting. Good condition and lovely colors
Bronze
Antique Japanese Double Sided Folding Chamber Screen 19/20th C Japan Cranes
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A super nice Meiji period 19th or early 20th c Japanese Chamber Screen. Two sided decoration. Also usuable as wall mounted screen. Stunning piece! 120 x 61cm
Bronze
Japanese Style Showa Four-Panel Screen Cranes in Pine Trees
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A beautifully composed Japanese style four-panel Asian byōbu screen depicting a flock of red-crowned (Manchurian) cranes gathered among softly rendered pine trees.
Brass
Japanese Shōwa Four-Panel Screen with Flying Cranes, Signed, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Four-Panel Screen of Flying Cranes, Signed, Shōwa Period (1926–1989), circa 1950 A striking Japanese four-panel folding screen (byōbu) depicting an elegant gathering of red...
Wood
Japanese Makura-byōbu Folding Screen with Moon and Cranes, circa 1950s
Located in Lille, BE
apanese Makura-byōbu, a low four-panel folding screen, circa 1950s. The screen is painted with cranes gathered beneath a full moon. The composition is set against aged, crackled pape...
Paper
Large Japanese Six-Panel Folding Screen with Three Red-Crowned Cranes
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A large Japanese six-panel folding screen depicting three red-crowned cranes gathered on a rocky shoreline, dating from the early 20th century.
Wood, Paper
B116 Japanese Antiques Kano School, 6panel folding screen, crane&plants, Byobu
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Paper, Wooden Frame Single: W600×H1770mm Unfolded Size: W3640mm Folded Size: W620×H1770×D90mm 12kg Estimated packaging (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 15cm x 69cm x 184...
Paper
Pair of Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Cranes Above Cresting Waves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing 19th century pair of large Japanese Meiji period six panel screens each depicting a sedge of Manchurian red-crowned cranes along the shore.
Brass
Japanese Chinese Asian 4 Panel Folding Byobu Screen Red Crowned Crane Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese/Chinese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape scene with a flock of playful red crown cranes (likely Manchurian cranes), a flowing river, an...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Japanese Chinese Asian 4 Panel Folding Byobu Screen Red Crowned Crane Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese/Chinese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape scene with a flock of playful red crown cranes (likely Manchurian cranes) among the branches ...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Japanese Meiji Period Four-Panel Screen w Flying Cranes and Landscape, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Four-Panel Screen with Flying Cranes and Landscape, Ca. 1900 DIMENSIONS Wid...
Wood
Japanese Asian Edo Meiji 6 Panel Folding Byobu Screen Red Crown Cranes Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, quite large antique six-panel Japanese Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape scene with red crowned cranes, other playful birds and boldly colored blossoming S...
Gold Leaf
Japanese Two-Panel Screen with Snow Cranes on a Willow Tree, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
This great masterpiece is one of the most amazing screen paintings we have seen, each snow crane is painted with its own personality and attitude, using the finest pigments and Gofun...
Brocade, Wood
Antique Chinese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent Early 20th century Japan Crane
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A super nice Chinese Chamber screen. Also suitable for wall mounting. Good condition and lovely colors
Bronze
Japanese Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Vrouw op brug Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers. B 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm 77.5 x 36.9 / 160 x 49 cm.
Silk
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanse school Kraanvogels en schildpadden in stromend water met Horaisan op de achtergrond Rolschildering / scroll op papier, houten rollers. B 100.5 x 26.7 / 183.5 x 37.7 cm 100....
Silk
Japanese Hanging Scroll: Masterful Pair of Cranes, Taisho Period
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A superb and masterfully painted Japanese kakejiku (hanging scroll) from the early Taisho period, featuring an elegant depiction of a pair of cranes—revered symbols of longevity and ...
Wood, 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. Materials: In...
Paper, Silk
Lovely 19th Tamazusa Kawabata Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Crane Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Tamazusa Kawabata 1842-1913 Japan painter. Kyoto student. His name is Takinosuke, Keitei in another issue, and Kei in his later years. At the age of eleven, he entered the gate of ...
Silk
A Six-Panel Folding Screen Depicting a Red-Crowned Crane on a Pine Tree
Located in Milano, IT
A medium-sized Japanese six-panel folding screen, painted on gilt silk, depicting a red-crowned crane perched on the branch of a pine tree (matsu).
Silk
A six-panel Kano-school gold-leaf screen depicting cranes beneath a majestic pine tree
Located in Milano, IT
An antique six-panel Japanese Kano school screen painted on a gold leaf ground with gold sand, depicting an elegant natural landscape animated by cranes, pine trees, and seasonal flo...
Gold Leaf
Lovely 20th Century Tatehiko Kan Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Crane Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Tatehiko Kan 1878-1968 Tottori Prefecture born real name: FujiTaro Sugawara issue: Moritora, Shizuko, Tatehiko Japan Art Academy Imperial Award, Osaka Art Association member, Os...
Silk
Lovely 19th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Crane in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Artist: Tatematsu kiseki Born in the forest home of Nagoya gun-cho, it inherits the later Tatematsu house. Learn to Okumura Ishiran. Later the director of Seiho meeting was studie...
Fabric
Lovely circa 1900 Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Shinsu Signed Crane in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Jodo Shinshu Nishi Honganji 1862 years now, born as the second son of Okayama Prefecture Kasaoka Joshinji priest Akemi Tsuda. His real name is Akirashirube. He was a painter and a...
Fabric
Jurojin Flying Crane Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Saeki Kishi Ganku
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, Saeki Kishi Ganku brush Jurojin Hizuru figure / with box. It is a work that goes well with the flying crane and the Jurojin looking up, giving a unique and mysterio...
Silk
B4 JapaneseAntiques 6panels, Gold back, Flower&bird Chicken Crane, FoldingScreen
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: paper, wooden frame One sheet: W580×H1750mm, unfolded size: W3520mm, 10kg Folded size: W600×H1750×D105mm Estimated packaging (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 21cm x 70cm x...
Paper
Asian Folding Hand Woven Screen of Cranes
Located in Denton, TX
Asian Folding Hand Woven 2 Panel Screen of Cranes.
Thread
Japanese Crane Screens
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding Edo period pair of folding screens (byobu) depicting cranes and pine motif on gold leaf. More photos available on request. 68" high x 12' long
Ink
Contemporary Hand-Painted Japanese Screen of Cranes by the River
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
Lacquer wooden rails are then applied to the perimeter to finish the edges of the screen and provide support. Traditional folding screens from Japan, known as Byobu.
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 36 in W 70 in D 1 in
Meiji Era Cranes along a River Japanese Screen Grues Aux Bords D'une Riviere
Located in Sarasota, FL
Phenomenal four-panel screen painted with four exquisite renderings of cranes in various positions.
Gold Leaf
Japanese 6-Panel Screen of Cranes Amidst Pine Trees by Water
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese 6-panel screen of Cranes Amidst pine trees by Water Edo period, 18th century This spatially complex screen is also striking in its portrait of movement with roiling wate...
Paint
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H 68.51 in W 144.1 in D 0.4 in
Meiji Period Painted Golden Screen with Cranes by Mochizuki Gyokkei from 1906
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A striking pair of Meiji period six-panel folding screens by Mochizuki Gyokkei (1874-1939) showing a flock of cranes.
Gold Leaf
Two-Panel Screen, Group of Six Cranes by Orchid
Located in New York, NY
Two-panel folding screen; ink, mineral colors, and gofun on paper.
Paper
Japanese Edo Period Screen Depicting Cranes
Located in Stamford, CT
A Edo period screen depicting Cranes by a river with gilt cloud and peony decoration. 19th century Japanese.
Paper
Japanese Fine Hand Carved Flying Cranes Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand carved wooden screen "ranma" or transom featuring a spectacular composition of a pair (2) of finely carved flying cranes among matsu trees executed in kuri (chestn...
Wood
Japanese Cranes and Lotus Blossom Byobu Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautiful painted Japanese byobu screen featuring white cranes among lotus blossoms.
Brass
Japanese Screen:Cranes on a Rocky Coastal Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Six panel screen, Cranes on a Rocky Coastal Landscape, 1800.
Japanese Meiji Period Screen of Red-Crowned Cranes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Japanese four-panel Meiji period screen depicting a landscape scene with cranes.
Brass
Japanese Six-Panel Kano School Crane Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Japanese six-panel Meiji period screen depicting red crowned cranes in a landscape with pine trees and camellia. 19th century Kano school featuring gold leaf and vivid color...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Fine Antique Hand Carved "Flying Crane & Trees" Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand carved wooden screen "ranma" or transom featuring a spectacular composition of a flying crane among trees executed in kuri (chestnut wood), circa 1950s.
Wood
Japanese Showa Period Two-Panel Screen Cranes and Pine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Japanese Showa period two panel screen depicting red-crowned cranes in an ancient pine tree over crashing waves.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Fine Antique Hand Carved "Flying Crane & Trees" Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand-carved wooden screen "ranma" or transom featuring a spectacular composition of a flying crane among trees executed in kuri (chestnut wood) and with a handsome blac...
Wood
Japanese Four-Panel Gold Leaf Byobu Screen with Cranes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular Japanese four-panel byobu screen featuring squares of gold leaf hand painted with white cranes.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Cranes Beneath an Orange Sun
Located in Hudson, NY
Two Cranes flying beneath an orange sun approaching Hamamatsu (Pine Tree Island). Mineral pigments on silver leaf with brocade trim.
Silver Leaf
Japanese screen: Cranes in a Water Landscape with Young Pine
Located in Hudson, NY
Cranes in a Water Landscape with Young Pine, Peony, Iris, and Cherry Tree. Japanese Kano School painting, c. 1850. Six panels measure 53 1/2” high x 110” wide. (S1352) 25000
A Japanese two-panel screen with Manchurian cranes and pine
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese two-panel screen painted on paper with pigments and gofun, depicting two Manchurian cranes (tsuru).
Paper
Antique Japanese Four-Panel Folding Screen with Hand-Painted Cranes
Located in New York, NY
These two-panel Japanese antique folding screens can come together to form a longer four-panel room divider.
Gold Leaf
Japanese Six Panel Screen Dance of 50 Cranes on Gold Leaf
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful painting of 50 cranes gathered on solid gold leaf ground. Mineral pigments on gold leaf. In Japan the crane signifies fidelity, good luck, love and long life. Seal reads: J...
Paper
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H 66.93 in W 147.64 in D 1.19 in
19th Japanese Screen with Cranes and Pine on a Golden Background
Located in Marbella, ES
Stunning four-panel Japanese screen decorated with a traditional scene of cranes and a majestic pine tree on a gold background.
Gold, Iron
Japanese Two Panel Screen Manchurian Cranes in Water Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Cranes wading in the water surrounded by a pine grove and silver leafs clouds.
Paint
Japanese Four-Panel Byobu Screen of Cranes and Willow on Gold Leaf
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century Japanese Meiji four-panel screen featuring cranes and a willow tree.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen Cranes in Flight over Golden Clouds on Paper
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusual embroidered silk backing with gilded bronze hardware. Unsigned, from family collection.
Paper
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H 36 in W 72 in D 1 in
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Cranes in Flight over Sea
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a flock of silhouetted cranes/birds in flight over a vast oceanic landscape.
Wood, Paper
19th Century Japanese Five-Panel Crane Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Japanese five-panel crane screen . The screens were originally in a hotel lobby in Singapore.
Wood, Paint, Paper
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H 67.38 in W 68 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Two Panel Screen Sedge of Cranes in Rolling Landscape with Gold Clouds
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868-1912) painting of a group of cranes gathering next to water's edge with gold dust clouds in the background. The scene is accented by wild grasses and lichen on the...
Gold
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.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
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