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K14 Japanese antiques Art A hanging scroll, a hawk
K14 Japanese antiques Art A hanging scroll, a hawk

K14 Japanese antiques Art A hanging scroll, a hawk

Located in Niiza, JP

Color on silk, Scroll head: Porcelain Image size: 540(W) x 490(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 670(W) x

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Landscape Painting, Hanging Scroll Painting
Japanese Landscape Painting, Hanging Scroll Painting

Japanese Landscape Painting, Hanging Scroll Painting

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese scroll painting of landscape painting depicted village along the riverside in the

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Buddhist Painting, Hanging Scroll Painting
Japanese Buddhist Painting, Hanging Scroll Painting

Japanese Buddhist Painting, Hanging Scroll Painting

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese Buddhist Painting , Hanging Scroll Painting Depicted Amituofo and Budhisattva in the

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

K13 Japanese Art A hanging scroll, Samurai chicken by Rie Yamashina
K13 Japanese Art A hanging scroll, Samurai chicken by Rie Yamashina

K13 Japanese Art A hanging scroll, Samurai chicken by Rie Yamashina

Located in Niiza, JP

Color on silk, Scroll head: wood Size: Image size: 310(W) x 440(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 440(W) x

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Two Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Paintings
Two Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Paintings

Two Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Paintings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two Japanese scroll painting depicts scenes from the Tale of Genji (Genji-E), from Edo period

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Paper

Japanese Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Japanese Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Large Japanese Scroll of a Tiger
Large Japanese Scroll of a Tiger

Large Japanese Scroll of a Tiger

Located in Hudson, NY

Wonderfully large and bold tiger painted in ink and mineral pigments on silk mounted with silk brocade border. Seal reads: Miyaguchi (alternative reading: Sonan Tomi-shi). Late Edo p...

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Hanging Scroll – Samurai under Blossoming Tree
Japanese Hanging Scroll – Samurai under Blossoming Tree

Japanese Hanging Scroll – Samurai under Blossoming Tree

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Japanese Hanging Scroll – Samurai under Blossoming Tree Japan, 20th century Painting: 41.5 × 114 cm

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

19th Century Japanese Scroll of Hollyhocks
19th Century Japanese Scroll of Hollyhocks

19th Century Japanese Scroll of Hollyhocks

Located in Hudson, NY

Seal on lower right reads: I'nen. Beautiful and delicate Rimpa painting using tarashikomi (painting-in) technique of wet on wet painting. Painted in a style reminiscent of the famous...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

K8 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, crane, silk
K8 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, crane, silk

K8 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, crane, silk

Located in Niiza, JP

Silk Scroll  tip: resin Size Image size: 410 (W) x 1100 (H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 540 (W) x 1900 (H

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

K7 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, silk, crane
K7 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, silk, crane

K7 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, silk, crane

Located in Niiza, JP

Hanging scroll, silk, crane Image size: 420 (W) x 1270 (H) [mm] Scroll size: 560 (W) x 2120 (H

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Riverside Scroll Painting, c. 1900
Japanese Meiji Riverside Scroll Painting, c. 1900

Japanese Meiji Riverside Scroll Painting, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Although western painting was initially embraced during Japan’s Meiji period (1868-1912), artists

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Water Spirit Japan Artist Signed
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Water Spirit Japan Artist Signed

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Water Spirit Japan Artist Signed

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanse school Watergeest Rolschildering / scroll op papier, lakwerk rollers. B- 112 x 31.2 / 194 x

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Hanging Scroll with Peony Flowers – 20th Century
Japanese Hanging Scroll with Peony Flowers – 20th Century

Japanese Hanging Scroll with Peony Flowers – 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

-century Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting delicate pink peony blossoms and deep green foliage

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Fisherman in Landscape Japan Artist Signed
Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Fisherman in Landscape Japan Artist Signed

Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Fisherman in Landscape Japan Artist Signed

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanse school Vissers in landschap Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, houten rollers. B- 35 x 14.7

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Night Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Night Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Night Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japanse school Boerderij in bamboebos in maanlicht Rolschildering / scroll op zijde, benen rollers

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign
Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Crane Landscape Nihonga Japan Artist Sign

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Rolschildering / scroll op papier, houten rollers. B 100.5 x 26.7 / 183.5 x 37.7 cm 100.5 x 26.7 / 183.5 x 37.7

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

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

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

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

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Lovely Nihonga Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Yusen Okajima Japan
Lovely Nihonga Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Yusen Okajima Japan

Lovely Nihonga Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Yusen Okajima Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a work drawn by Yusen Okajima known as a Japanese painter of the Shijo school as you can see

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Painting of Mountain and village, Hanging Scroll
Japanese Painting of Mountain and village, Hanging Scroll

Japanese Painting of Mountain and village, Hanging Scroll

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese scroll painting depicted village in the mountain Ink and paper. Artist signed Overall size

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Lovely Japanese 18th-19th Century Edo or Meiji Scroll Painting Japan
Lovely Japanese 18th-19th Century Edo or Meiji Scroll Painting Japan

Lovely Japanese 18th-19th Century Edo or Meiji Scroll Painting Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Maruyama–Shijo style painting C0ndition; Good but some stains. Overall dimensions: width of about 28.2 cm and Length of about 173.8 cm Painting width of about 25.5 cm × leng...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Bronze

Japanese Silk Scroll by Haruki Nanmei Edo Period
Japanese Silk Scroll by Haruki Nanmei Edo Period

Japanese Silk Scroll by Haruki Nanmei Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese hanging silk scroll by late Edo period painter Haruki Nanmei (1795-1878). The gouache

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Early 20th Century Japanese Nihonga Scroll. Crow & Persimmon.
Early 20th Century Japanese Nihonga Scroll. Crow & Persimmon.

Early 20th Century Japanese Nihonga Scroll. Crow & Persimmon.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Anonymous. Crows & Persimmon Japanese Scroll. Pigments and Ink on Silk. Dimensions: Scroll: H

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Attributed to Iwasa Matabei
Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Attributed to Iwasa Matabei

Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Attributed to Iwasa Matabei

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique ink and color on paper hanging scroll (kakejiku) with brocade border. It appears to be a

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Japanese Shinto Religion of Four Deities, Scroll Painting
Japanese Shinto Religion of Four Deities, Scroll Painting

Japanese Shinto Religion of Four Deities, Scroll Painting

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese painting of Shito religion shrine depicted the four deities in court dress represent a

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

1844 - Chichi, Japanese Scroll Painting. Colour on Silk
1844 - Chichi, Japanese Scroll Painting. Colour on Silk

1844 - Chichi, Japanese Scroll Painting. Colour on Silk

Located in Kyoto, JP

rare subject in Japanese art though not unrecognized. In 1939, the literati painter Yano Kyoson painted

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School
19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

Located in Kyoto, JP

”) The hand-scroll measures H. 28 cm x W. 540 cm (11” x 212”) A set of 12 late 19th century Japanese

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Pair of Japanese Ink Hanging Scrolls Kano Tanyu
Pair of Japanese Ink Hanging Scrolls Kano Tanyu

Pair of Japanese Ink Hanging Scrolls Kano Tanyu

By Kano Tan'yu 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine matching pair of hanging scrolls ink on paper mounted in green brocade borders circa Edo

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

K18 Japanese Antiques A Silk hanging scroll, Lion painted
K18 Japanese Antiques A Silk hanging scroll, Lion painted

K18 Japanese Antiques A Silk hanging scroll, Lion painted

Located in Niiza, JP

Color on silk, Scroll head: Wood Image size: 420(W) x 1160(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 570(W) x 1930(H

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

K29 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Peacock on silk
K29 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Peacock on silk

K29 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Peacock on silk

Located in Niiza, JP

Silk, Scroll head: wood Image size: 500(W) x 1450(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 650(W) x 2100(H) [mm

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Fabric, Silk

Japanese Hanging Scroll: Masterful Pair of Cranes, Taisho Period
Japanese Hanging Scroll: Masterful Pair of Cranes, Taisho Period

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

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

K10 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Cherry blossom painting, silk
K10 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Cherry blossom painting, silk

K10 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Cherry blossom painting, silk

Located in Niiza, JP

Cherry blossom painting Silk Scroll tip: wood Image size: 410 (W) x 1200 (H) [mm] Scroll mounting

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

K2 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Pine and crane, silk
K2 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Pine and crane, silk

K2 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Pine and crane, silk

Located in Niiza, JP

Silk, scroll tip: resin Size: Image size: 370 (W) x 1200 (H) [mm] All : 500 (W) x 1930 (H) [mm

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Silk Scroll of Daruma Hanabusa Itcho Edo Period
Japanese Silk Scroll of Daruma Hanabusa Itcho Edo Period

Japanese Silk Scroll of Daruma Hanabusa Itcho Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese hanging scroll attributed to Edo period painter Hanabusa Itcho (1652-1724). The artwork

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Japanese Antiques Hell paintings, pair of hanging scrolls Kakejiku
Japanese Antiques Hell paintings, pair of hanging scrolls Kakejiku

Japanese Antiques Hell paintings, pair of hanging scrolls Kakejiku

Located in Niiza, JP

Paper scroll, scroll head: wood paint size: 450 (W) x 1200 (H) [mm] Over all: 510 (W) x 1700 (H

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paint

Large Antique Zen Japanese Ink Scroll After Sesson Shukei
Large Antique Zen Japanese Ink Scroll After Sesson Shukei

Large Antique Zen Japanese Ink Scroll After Sesson Shukei

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Sumi ink painting with light color wash mounted with brocade borders as a hanging scroll

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Fine Scroll Painting of Japanese Tiger Drinking on the Riverbank
Fine Scroll Painting of Japanese Tiger Drinking on the Riverbank

Fine Scroll Painting of Japanese Tiger Drinking on the Riverbank

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Japanese scroll painting of Tiger drinking on the riverbank. Beautiful and very well painted

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Lovely Scroll Painting Japan, 20th Century 'Showa' Artist Flower
Lovely Scroll Painting Japan, 20th Century 'Showa' Artist Flower

Lovely Scroll Painting Japan, 20th Century 'Showa' Artist Flower

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Overall perfect: Size scroll... 142.0cm × about 55.0cm. Painting about 40.0cm × about 41.5cm. 30

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Fabric

Landscape Flower Bird Scene Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist
Landscape Flower Bird Scene Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist

Landscape Flower Bird Scene Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Hanging scroll "Wakamatsu" Kinumoto coloring inscription box Size Axis · · · 208.5cm in height

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Ink and Wash Scroll Painting by Watanabe Seitei
Japanese Ink and Wash Scroll Painting by Watanabe Seitei

Japanese Ink and Wash Scroll Painting by Watanabe Seitei

Located in Atlanta, GA

exposure to the art in the west, his work, known as Nihonga (Japanese-style), blended a sense of Western

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk, Paper

Lovely Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sparrow in Autumn
Lovely Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sparrow in Autumn

Lovely Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sparrow in Autumn

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dongwon Ho? "Fukihana" silk true work hanging scroll both box, First half of the 20th century

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Fabric

Dutch Colonial Japanese Scroll Painting of Chief Merchant Doeff

Dutch Colonial Japanese Scroll Painting of Chief Merchant Doeff

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, watercolor on paper, mounted on silk and textile covered paper scroll, not signed. Measures: Painting

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Scroll Painting Japanese 19th-20th Century Kōgyō Terasaki Meiji
Scroll Painting Japanese 19th-20th Century Kōgyō Terasaki Meiji

Scroll Painting Japanese 19th-20th Century Kōgyō Terasaki Meiji

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A fabulous landscape by Kogyo Terasaki 1866-1919 Japan painter. Akita prefecture production

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Bronze

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 19th Century Bamboo in Moonlight
Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 19th Century Bamboo in Moonlight

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 19th Century Bamboo in Moonlight

Located in Kyoto, JP

Bamboo in moonlight Gamo Rakan (1784-1866) Hanging scroll, ink on silk. Dimensions

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Scroll Painting of Countryside Person Carry Basket of Flowers
Japanese Scroll Painting of Countryside Person Carry Basket of Flowers

Japanese Scroll Painting of Countryside Person Carry Basket of Flowers

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese Scroll Painting of countryside person with traditional dress carry basket of flowers Ink

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Nightingale on Branch Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19/20c
Nightingale on Branch Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19/20c

Nightingale on Branch Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19/20c

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very Lovely painting.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Painting
Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Painting

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Painting

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Nihonga scene Meiji/Taisho period scroll Japan artist painting. Painting size: (Width x

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, Circa 1930, Amaranth and Rooster
Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, Circa 1930, Amaranth and Rooster

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, Circa 1930, Amaranth and Rooster

Located in Kyoto, JP

Amaranth and Rooster Artist unknown Hanging scroll, ink, mineral pigment and gofun on silk

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Fine Japanese Floral Painting Scroll, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century
Fine Japanese Floral Painting Scroll, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century

Fine Japanese Floral Painting Scroll, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A superb early 20th-century Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) from the Taisho period, featuring an

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Bijutsuin (Japan Fine Art Academy). In 1907, Gyokudo was selected as a judge for the first annual Bunten

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Set of Four Japanese Silk Hanging Scrolls Screens C.1920
Set of Four Japanese Silk Hanging Scrolls Screens C.1920

Set of Four Japanese Silk Hanging Scrolls Screens C.1920

Located in London, GB

A stunning set of four Japanese silk mounted vertical hanging scrolls. Dating from C.1920 Taisho

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga
Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Bijutsuin (Japan Fine Art Academy). In 1907, Gyokudo was selected as a judge for the first annual Bunten

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

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Japanese Scroll Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Japanese scroll art you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Japanese scroll art — often made from fabric, silk and paper — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Japanese scroll art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Japanese scroll art, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of Japanese scroll art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kano Ansen Takanobu, Kobayashi Kahaku and Noritake are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Scroll Art?

Prices for a piece of Japanese scroll art start at $30 and top out at $85,852 with the average selling for $950.

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 Scroll Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese scrolls are commonly called kakejiku, which means “hanging scroll” in English. Japanese scrolls are used to display paintings and calligraphy, and they boast a flexible backing for rollable storage. You can shop a collection of authentic Japanese scrolls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To hang a Japanese wall scroll, first install a nail or hook in the wall. Then, hold the screen in your non-dominant hand and use a forked bamboo stick or similar implement to grip the string attached to the top. Using the stick, lift the scroll onto the hook. Then, slowly unroll the scroll. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese wall scrolls.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.