What are Japanese scrolls?

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.

How do I hang a Japanese scroll?

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.

What are characteristics of Japanese art?

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.

What is the focus of Japanese art?

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.

What is the writing on Japanese art?

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..

What is the Japanese sea art called?

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.

How can you tell if art is Japanese or Chinese?

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.

What is the most popular Japanese art style?

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.

What is Japanese wall art called?

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.

Japanese Scroll Art

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Silk Painting

K14 Japanese antiques Art A hanging scroll, a hawk

$680

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 1260(H) [mm] Box size: 100(W) x 100(H) x 780(D) [mm] 1400g Estimated packing size: 16...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Landscape Painting, Hanging Scroll Painting

$1,900Sale Price|32% Off

Japanese Landscape Painting, Hanging Scroll Painting

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese scroll painting of landscape painting depicted village along the riverside in the mountains with fisherman Ink and color on silk Overall size: 53" height 31" width Imag...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Buddhist Painting, Hanging Scroll Painting

$3,500Sale Price|39% Off

Japanese Buddhist Painting, Hanging Scroll Painting

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese Buddhist Painting , Hanging Scroll Painting Depicted Amituofo and Budhisattva in the painting sitting on the lotus crown seats. Beautiful and finely outside mounted brocades...

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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

$1,200

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

Located in Niiza, JP

This is a contemporary art piece. As an active artist, we look forward to seeing new Japanese paintings from this artist.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Two Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Paintings

$4,800 / set

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. These painting were purchased from Odewara Shoten in the Imperial Hotel of Tokyo in 196...

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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

$1,826

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Large Japanese Scroll of a Tiger

$18,000

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

19th Century Japanese Scroll of Hollyhocks

$2,800

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

Japanese Hanging Scroll – Samurai under Blossoming Tree

$1,240

Japanese Hanging Scroll – Samurai under Blossoming Tree

Located in Fukuoka, JP

The scroll remains in excellent condition, preserved in its original box — a unique and striking work of art for collectors and connoisseurs of Japanese culture.

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

K8 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, crane, silk

$330

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) [mm] Box size: 80 x 80 x 630 mm 900g Comes with a box, although it is not an orig...

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

K7 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, silk, crane

$480

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) [mm] Box size: 80 x 75 x 630 mm, 830 g Colored cloth and silk, wooden tip The crane...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Riverside Scroll Painting, c. 1900

$1,980

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 brought on a revival of traditional painting styles as they sought to create a moder...

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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

$1,472

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 35.3 cm 112 x 31.2 / 194 x 35.3 cm

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Antique Japanese Silk Hanging Scrolls C.1920

$5,954Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Japanese Silk Hanging Scrolls C.1920

Located in London, GB

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

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Fisherman in Landscape Japan Artist Signed

$1,472

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 / 106 x 23.5 cm 35 x 14.7 / 106 x 23.5 cm

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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

$1,826

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. B 140.4 x 42 / 198.5 x 54.5 cm 140.4 x 42 / 198.5 x 54.5 cm.

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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

$1,826

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....

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces

$1,200

K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces

Located in Niiza, JP

paint size：560(W)× 1330(H) [mm]　 Scroll Mount size ：690(W)× 2020(H) [mm] alligraphy, Set of Three 「天高」「瑞雲」 are boldly depicted in various calligraphy styles. The right-hand scroll h...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

$1,000

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 Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. Termed as gohonzon in Japanese, it is a venerated obje...

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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

$880

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 Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. Termed as gohonzon in Japanese, it is a venerated obje...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Hanging Scroll with Peony Flowers – 20th Century

$1,030

Japanese Hanging Scroll with Peony Flowers – 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Dimensions: 53 × 194 cm (overall), 40 × 127 cm (painting) Box size: 61 × 7 cm A refined 20th-century Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting delicate pink peony blossoms and de...

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Lovely Nihonga Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Yusen Okajima Japan

$1,237

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. It is a waterfall map that makes you feel momentum from the top to the bottom, a...

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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

$600Sale Price|29% Off

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: 43" height. 21" width Image size: 10.8" height. 16" width I am planning to re...

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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

$824

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

$2,800

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 painting was in the tradition of Kano school and depicts an old scholar dressed in lo...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Attributed to Iwasa Matabei

$3,500

Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Attributed to Iwasa Matabei

Located in Atlanta, GA

The old collecting label identifies the provenance of the piece as being purchased from Kanegen-Do Antique Shop in Sendai, Japan. It entered the collection of Weatherspoon Art Galler...

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

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

$9,500

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. 235 cm x W. 106 cm. Image: H. 168 cm x W. 86 cm. Bird and flower paintings are oft...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Shinto Religion of Four Deities, Scroll Painting

$4,500Sale Price|40% Off

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 hierarchy of local Shinto gods (kami) and with pair of guardian lions and lower stairw...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

1844 - Chichi, Japanese Scroll Painting. Colour on Silk

$5,400

1844 - Chichi, Japanese Scroll Painting. Colour on Silk

Located in Kyoto, JP

A very rare subject in Japanese art though not unrecognized. In 1939, the literati painter Yano Kyoson painted an analogous scene on a pair of two-panel screens titled ‘Chichi’, or ‘...

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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

$10,750

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

Located in Kyoto, JP

Shunga Unknown artist Meiji era, circa 1880 Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Dimensions: Each image measures H. 23.2 cm x W. 34...

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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

$6,000 / set

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 period (17-18th century). The Kano school painting depicts wild geese in the reeds by ...

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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

$550

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) [mm] Box size: 80(W) x 80(H) x 660(D) [mm] 900g Estimated packing size: 150(W) x ...

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

K29 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Peacock on silk

$550

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] Box size: 85×80×730㎜ 1100g Estimated packing size: 130(W) x 130(H) x 800(D) [mm] 4kg...

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Fabric, Silk

Japanese Hanging Calligraphy Scroll Keigetsu Omachi with Collector Box

$3,000

Japanese Hanging Calligraphy Scroll Keigetsu Omachi with Collector Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

A mounted calligraphy hanging scroll (Kakejiku) by Japanese poet and calligrapher Omachi Keigetsu (1869-1925) circa 1900s, late Meiji or Tasho period. The inkwork in cursive calligra...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Paper

K10 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Cherry blossom painting, silk

$600

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: 570 (W) x 2180 (H) [mm] Box size: 80 x 75 x 700 mm 970g Comes with a box, although...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Hanging Scroll: Masterful Pair of Cranes, Taisho Period

$1,450

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 ...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period

$1,500

Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. Termed as gohonzon in Japanese, it is a venerated obje...

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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

K2 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Pine and crane, silk

$450

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] Box size: 80 x 80 x 580 mm, 800g Tomo-bako(Original box) Pine and crane, a Japanese...

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Silk Scroll of Daruma Hanabusa Itcho Edo Period

$2,800

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).

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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

$2,250

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) [mm] Comes with double box.　box size: 150(W)× 100(H)× 620(D) [mm] 2kg Estimate pack...

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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

$4,800

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 (Kakejiku).

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Pair of Fine Japanese Scroll Paintings with Birds and Flowers

$3,000Sale Price / set|21% Off

Pair of Fine Japanese Scroll Paintings with Birds and Flowers

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pair of Fine Japanese scroll paintings with birds and plum trees , flowers blossom. Beautiful paintings and elegant colors. Come with original antiques box Painted on silk Each pai...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

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

$610

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. 30-12-18-1-11 (65) Condition Overall Perfect: Size scroll... 142.0cm × about 55.0cm...

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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

$1,472

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 49.5cm in width Drawing · · · 123cm in height 36cm in width.

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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

$3,200

Japanese Ink and Wash Scroll Painting by Watanabe Seitei

Located in Atlanta, GA

Due to his exposure to the art in the west, his work, known as Nihonga (Japanese-style), blended a sense of Western realism with Japanese approach to aesthetics by using ink wash and...

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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

$1,119

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. Condition: State is good, thin spots and wrinkles and fine coloring bald, please ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Fabric

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

$893Sale Price|45% Off

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. Character is Tokusato, Soyama-Agaryunoki, beautiful poetry Yamabito, etc. to another is...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Bronze

Japanese Scroll Painting of Countryside Person Carry Basket of Flowers

$1,800Sale Price|35% Off

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 on paper mounted on a scroll Overall size: 78" height 22" width Image size: 4...

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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

$1,472

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

$657

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 height) mm 525 x 1499.

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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

$12,500

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. Painting inscription: Tojo ?? Painting seal: Tojo ?? circa 1930 Dimensions: Scroll:...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Pair of Scroll Weights Depicting Samurai

$4,400

Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Pair of Scroll Weights Depicting Samurai

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese Meiji period fine pair of scroll weights decorated with shakudo and silver samurai figures. The weights fill solid and heavy. One of the weights has Japanese writing ( see i...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Metal

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

$980

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 elegant and vibrant floral painting. The artwork is executed with refined skill an...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Hanging Scroll with Quails, Ink and Colour on Silk, Signed

$990

Japanese Hanging Scroll with Quails, Ink and Colour on Silk, Signed

Located in Fukuoka, JP

An attractive addition to collections of Japanese art, Asian decorative arts, and hanging scroll paintings.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Asian Edo Period Signed Framed Hand Painted Serpent Scroll Painting

$2,495

Japanese Asian Edo Period Signed Framed Hand Painted Serpent Scroll Painting

Located in Studio City, CA

The scroll has been framed. It is nicely displayed and would make for a great addition to any Asian art or scroll collection or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in a...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

$2,344

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Kawai Gyokudo (?? ??, November 24, 1873-June 30, 1957) was the pseudonym of a Japanese painter in the Nihongo school, active from Meiji through Showa period Japan. His real name was ...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

$2,344

Artists Kawai Gyokudō Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Kawai Gyokudo (?? ??, November 24, 1873-June 30, 1957) was the pseudonym of a Japanese painter in the Nihongo school, active from Meiji through Showa period Japan. His real name was ...

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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

What are Japanese scrolls?
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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.
How do I hang a Japanese scroll?
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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.
What are characteristics of Japanese art?
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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.
What is the focus of Japanese art?
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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.
What is the writing on Japanese art?
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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..
What is the Japanese sea art called?
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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.
How can you tell if art is Japanese or Chinese?
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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.
What is the most popular Japanese art style?
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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.
What is Japanese wall art called?
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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.

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