What are Japanese paintings called?

Japanese paintings have many names, based on their style. Works produced after 1900 are known as Nihonga and combine traditional techniques with modern themes. Sumi-e are traditional Japanese ink paintings, while Ukiyo-e are figure and landscape paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese art.

What is Japanese screen painting?

Japanese 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.

What is Japanese painting called?

Japanese painting is called “nihonga”. This style of painting is characterized by a reduced color palette, a lack of shadows and simple expression. Works in this style are often created with mineral-based paints on scrolls and screens and depict landscapers, women and scenes from Japanese history and culture. You’ll find a wide range of nihonga art on 1stDibs.

How can I spot a Japanese silk painting?

A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Japanese Painted Eggs

Japanese Mid Century Tea Set

Porcelain Egg Cups

Large Egg Sculpture

Japanese Kutani Early 20th Century

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Egg Figurines - Set of 2

$295 / set

H 3.5 in W 4.75 in D 4 in

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Egg Figurines - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring timeless charm to your interior with this exquisite pair of vintage Regency-era hand-painted

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea Cup and saucer set of Four

$316Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.75 in Dm 2 in

Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea Cup and saucer set of Four

Located in Pomona, CA

: Japan Circa: 1940s Material: Porcelain Condition: Hand made, hand painted, normal age wear. One of the

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hen Egg Holder Ceramic Sculpturer Kitchen Decor Brown Glaze VTG Dish

$526Sale Price / item|31% Off

H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in

Antique Hen Egg Holder Ceramic Sculpturer Kitchen Decor Brown Glaze VTG Dish

Located in Wembley, GB

Ceramic Chicken Hen Egg Holder Farmhouse Country Home Decor Japan Brown Glaze VTG Dish. The elegant

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Art Deco Pottery

Materials

Crystal

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Japanese Porcelain Tea Set

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H 5.91 in Dm 2.76 in

Japanese Porcelain Tea Set

By Japanese Studio

Located in Sofia, BG

Japanese part tea set. Hand-painted egg shell porcelain, with red flowers. Consisting of: One

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ming Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 1950's Decorative Egg Hen Basket by Fukawa Arita Hand Painted Japan

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H 6 in W 9 in D 6 in

Rare 1950's Decorative Egg Hen Basket by Fukawa Arita Hand Painted Japan

By Noritake

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful decorative egg basket catch it all container in a porcelain finish, by Fukawa Japan hand

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Old Robin Egg Blue Hearts Garden Lantern

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H 14 in W 10 in D 10 in

Japanese Vintage Old Robin Egg Blue Hearts Garden Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese vintage "Three Hearts" iron lantern in old blue paint Japan, a handsome old vintage

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea cup and snack plates set

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H 2.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea cup and snack plates set

Located in Pomona, CA

Here are 8 pieces Bamboo Designed Tea/Snack Set from Japan. There are 4 saucers/plates and 4 cups

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Kutani Japan Lithophane Geisha Silhouette Egg Shell Porcelain Tea Set for 6

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H 5.91 in Dm 9.06 in

Kutani Japan Lithophane Geisha Silhouette Egg Shell Porcelain Tea Set for 6

By Kutani Studio

Located in Torquay, GB

Rare 20th century Kutani Japan lithophane 23 piece tea set for 6. Superb eggshell fine bone china

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Old Pair Colorful Eggplant Planters Vases

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H 9 in Dm 7.25 in

Japanese Old Pair Colorful Eggplant Planters Vases

Located in South Burlington, VT

painted blue "egg plant" motif planters or vases but would also make fun kitchen conversational utensil

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Hand-Painted Satsuma Moriage Goso Blue Egg Sculpture

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H 12 in Dm 8 in

Japanese Hand-Painted Satsuma Moriage Goso Blue Egg Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Japanese goso blue hand-painted moriage 22-karat gold detail large egg sculpture on

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20th Century Japanese Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold

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Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 72 in W 96 in D 0.5 in

Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Japanese Chinoiserie screen offers six ebonized and gilt decorated panels with a continuous village genre scene with figures and en verso garden scene, c1920 Measures - 72...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Crystal Swann Moving Wings

$565Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in

Silver Salt Shaker, A Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Crystal Swann Moving Wings

Located in Wembley, GB

Silver Swan Vintage Salt and Pepper, Set of 2 w/ Moving Wings. Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased pair of swann. Oval, do...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Antique Crystal & Silver Hen Egg Holder Sculpturer Kitchen Décor Glaze VTG Dish

$322Sale Price / item|51% Off

H 5.32 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in

Antique Crystal & Silver Hen Egg Holder Sculpturer Kitchen Décor Glaze VTG Dish

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Silver plated and crystal Chicken Hen Egg Holder Farmhouse Country Home Decor Glaze VTG Dish. The elegant hen can be a decorative egg holder which added to your kitchen decor...

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Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal

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Japanese Painted Eggs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of japanese painted eggs available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of modern, contemporary or Art Deco versions of these works for sale today — there are 112 modern, 27 contemporary, 22 abstract, 7 Post-Impressionist and 4 Art Deco examples available. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the japanese painted eggs on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, beige, blue, brown and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but (after) Henri Matisse, Henri Matisse, Orovida Pissarro, Sara Genn and Ben Shahn produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Japanese Painted Eggs?

Japanese painted eggs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,620, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.