Japanese Two Panel Screen: Whimsical Dragon
Located in Hudson, NY
Extremely dramatic painting of a dragon in sumi-e ink and mineral pigments on gold silk in a dark
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Paintings and Screens
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Whimsical Dragon
Located in Hudson, NY
Extremely dramatic painting of a dragon in sumi-e ink and mineral pigments on gold silk in a dark
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
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
$78,000 / set
H 67.5 in W 149.5 in D 0.75 in
17th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Kaiho Yusetsu
Located in Kyoto, JP
Japanese Screens. Ink and slight color on paper. Dimensions: Each screen: H. 171 cm x W. 380 cm (67.5
Silk, Wood, Paper
$1,800
H 68.9 in W 37.41 in D 1.19 in
D19 Japanese antiques Panel painting: Dragon and hawk design, ink painting
Located in Niiza, JP
(ink painting) of a dragon, the other a painting of a hawk These are Japanese paintings reminiscent of
Wood
$43,000 / set
H 62.25 in W 37.25 in D 2 in
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
Paper
$17,500 / set
H 45.28 in W 44.89 in D 0.4 in
19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Inoue Kanshu (1807-1880) Zenga Tiger and Dragon 19th century Pair of framed Japanese paintings
Silk
$700
H 60.24 in W 18.12 in D 1.19 in
K19 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Dragon & Clouds Ink on Paper painted
Located in Niiza, JP
quote from 1stdibs via "Shipping & Returns Ships from Japan: Rates vary Details".
Paper
$650
H 68.9 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
K23 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Dragon & Clouds Ink on Silk painted
Located in Niiza, JP
& Returns Ships from Japan: Rates vary Details".
Fabric, Silk, Wood
$1,724
H 64.38 in W 16.93 in D 0.04 in
Lovely Edo Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Saeki Kishi Ganku Dragon Clouds
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Saeki Kishi Ganku "NoboriRyuzu" silk painting hanging scroll with box Size Axis ... vertical 163.5cm horizontal 43cm picture ... vertical 96cm horizontal 34cm ? differs slightly ...
Silk
A Japanese 6 Panel Dragon Screen
By Ooka Shunboku
Located in Austin, TX
A fabulous Japanese 6 panel folding screen (byobu) by Ooka Shunboku (1680 - 1763) of the Kano
Wood, Ink, Paper
Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Gold Embossed Dragons
Located in Hudson, NY
Gold screen with a gold border embellished with embossed dragons. Heavy gold leaf on Mulberry paper
Lacquer, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Dragon, Ink on Gold
By Kanoh Morinori
Located in Hudson, NY
Bold and skillful painting of a dragon in the mist over crashing waves. Painted in ink on
Gold Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist
Located in Hudson, NY
Ink (Sumi) on paper. Signature and Seal read: Kishi Ganku It is backed with paper covered in gold and silver flake. Kishi Ganku (1749 or 1756-1839) was the Edo period founder of the ...
Wood, Paper
Japanese Four Panel Byobu Screen Dragon Chasing Flaming Sun
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Japanese four-panel byobu screen depicting a dragon in the clouds against a gold leaf
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 27.5 in W 67.5 in L 27.5 in
Japanese Fine Birds, Fish, Dragon & Flowers "Fan" Hand Painted Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine early small scale Japanese hand-painted six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a unique
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
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
Silver Leaf
Japanese Antique Flying Dragon Hand Painted Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine flying dragon scroll dating to the mid-19th century A marvelous antique scroll hand-painted
Paper
Sold
H 11 in W 28 in D 2 in
Japan Pair Antique Hand-Carved Dragon and Tiger Temple Carving Garden Ornaments
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a one of a kind pair of Torii form Shinto Shrine hand-carved wooden Dragon and Tiger Temple
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 67.72 in W 148.82 in D 0.4 in
A six-panel screen depicting six dragons painted on paper with a gold leaf backg
Located in Milano, IT
Six-panel screen depicting six dragons painted on paper with gold leaf background. Each dragon, depicted flying in the clouds, shows different postures, movements and expressions. Th...
Paper
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
Paper
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
Paper
Sold
H 68.12 in W 145.67 in D 0.99 in
Antique Japanese Dragon Screen Attributed to Kano Tanyu, circa 17th Century
By Kano Tan'yu 1
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese six-panel Kano School screen with a boldly painted depiction of a writhing dragon
Paper
Circa 1900 Japanese Pine Screen Pair. Aged Dragons by Suzuki Shonen.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Japanese screens. Ink and gold leaf on paper. As with the pair of Shonen pine screens in the collection of
Gold Leaf
Circa 1900 Japanese Pine Screen Pair. Aged Dragons by Suzuki Shonen.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Suzuki Shonen (1848-1918) Aged Dragons A pair of six-panel Japanese screens. Ink and gold leaf on
Gold Leaf
Japanese Antique Painting of Dragons
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This 20th-century Japanese antique painting of dragons is a stunning example of Japanese art. The
Paper
Sold
H 31.26 in W 73.08 in D 0.67 in
Japanese 2-Panel Furosaki’byôbu 風炉先屏風 'Tea-Ceremony Folding Screen' with Dragons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
commonly how dragons are depicted in Japan. However, if you look closely, you can see that the dragon on
Wood, Paper
Sold
H 85 in W 29 in D 1 in
Japanese Scroll Painting, 17th Century Tiger & Dragon Pair by Soga Nichokuan
Located in Kyoto, JP
and rare pair of dragon and tiger paintings by the 17th century Japanese artist Soga Nichokuan (active
Paper
Sold
H 76 in W 29 in D 1 in
Japanese Scroll Painting "Dragon Lady" Benzaiten, Taisho Period, Early 20th C
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and brooding Japanese hanging scroll painting of the goddess Benzaiten riding a dragon
Silk, Wood, Paper, Paint
Huge Calligraphy Painting Rising Dragon Signed by Mt Koya Monk
Located in Fukuoka, JP
of a rising dragon, a symbol of strength, power, and good luck in Japanese culture. The dragon is
Paper
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
Paper
$200,386
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
Cement
$1,650
H 60.24 in W 56.7 in D 0.79 in
B111 Japanese Antiques 2panels, paper, folding Screen ink painting pine tree
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: paper, fabric on wooden frame One piece: W720×H1530mm×D20mm, Unfolded size: W1440mm Folded size: W720×H1530×D40mm, 5kg Packaging (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 10cm x 7...
Fabric, Paper
Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Round shape with pronounced base. The piece is decorated with a stork or crane bir...
Copper, Enamel
$2,875
H 34 in W 42 in D 28 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Console Table with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with carved apron and side stretchers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this altar console table fea...
Wood
$98,000 / set
H 43 in W 19 in D 22 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Huge Colored Glaze Ceramic Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese antique colored glaze ceramic lion statuary are hand made and hand carved in Museum quality. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainla...
Ceramic
Life-Size Art Deco Diana Bronze
By Hans Harry Liebmann
Located in Miami, FL
This is a rare statement piece that commands that eye. It is of museum quality will be the centerpiece of any space. Masterfully crafted details of the human form are finely rendered...
Bronze
$3,900 / set
H 18.25 in Dm 8.75 in
Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan. The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors open...
Bronze
$5,600Sale Price|30% Off
H 8.75 in Dm 8 in
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Dragon and Phoenix Bird Goldstone Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass vase. The amphora shaped vase is enameled with polychrome medallions with a Phoenix bird and a dragon surrounded by floral, and f...
Enamel
$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
Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...
Elm
Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures
By Charles Cameron
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Russian (19th Century) monumental bronze Egyptian figures emblematic of the Months on painted bases after those by C. Cameron & M. Alexandrov for the Egyptian Vestibule at P...
Bronze
$52,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 8 in Dm 20 in
Rare Palace Size Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Figural Box and Cover, Qing
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare palace size Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer figural box and cover, Qing Dynasty This palace size box and cover is a rare and exquisite piece of art made in the 19th century...
Lacquer
$15,107
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 7.87 in
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Located in PARIS, FR
An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...
Marble
$11,275
H 43 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door concealing additional drawers. Created in Japan during the 19t...
Iron
Rare and Important Japanese Meiji Period Shadona, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Japanese hardwood shodana with inlaid and lacquer decoration, Meiji Period 1868-1912, by Shoso Kosen, bearing two character signature and red seal, with various shelves, cupboards,...
Hardwood, Lacquer
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.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.