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 Silk Scroll

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Silk Painting

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Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 'Playful Cat' by Hirose Toho, 1920s Taisho

$14,000

$6,000

Prince Shōtoku at Age 16, Kōyō-Zō Hanging Scroll, Edo/Meiji Period, mid 19th c

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and beautiful Japanese Buddhist devotional kōyō-zō painting of the revered Prince Shōtoku at the age of 16, mineral pigments and gilding on fine silk, silk brocade mounting, h...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Materials

Glass, Paper

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Japanese Painted Silk Scroll For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese painted silk scroll for your home. A Japanese painted silk scroll — often made from fabric, silk and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Japanese painted silk scroll you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Japanese painted silk scroll bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Kano Ansen Takanobu and Kobayashi Kahaku each produced at least one beautiful Japanese painted silk scroll that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Painted Silk Scroll?

Prices for a Japanese painted silk scroll start at $88 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $595.

Finding the Right Paintings-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 Japanese Painted Silk Scroll

How can I spot a Japanese silk painting?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.

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