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

Japanese Silk Scroll Painting of Moneys Edo Period Mori Tetsuzan

$4,500

Japanese Silk Scroll Painting of Moneys Edo Period Mori Tetsuzan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese mounted vertical hanging scroll painting by Mori Tetsuzan (Japanese, 1775-1841) circa 19th century Edo period. The watercolor and ink on silk painting depicts a family of ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Japanese Hanging Scroll (Kakejiku) Depicting a White Egret, Ink on Silk

$1,240

Japanese Hanging Scroll (Kakejiku) Depicting a White Egret, Ink on Silk

Located in Fukuoka, JP

An elegant Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) featuring a finely rendered white egret (shirasagi) standing among reeds.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Lovely 19th Tamazusa Kawabata Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Crane Painted

$3,709

Lovely 19th Tamazusa Kawabata Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Crane Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Tamazusa Kawabata 1842-1913 Japan painter. Kyoto student. His name is Takinosuke, Keitei in another issue, and Kei in his later years. At the age of eleven, he entered the gate of ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Lovely Scroll Painting Japan, 20th Century 'Showa' Artist Landscape Scene

$684

Lovely Scroll Painting Japan, 20th Century 'Showa' Artist Landscape Scene

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely painting! Overall perfect: Size scroll, vertical 138.3 cm horizontal 54 cm picture, vertical 40.3 cm horizontal 42 cm Condition: Overall perfect: Size scroll, vertica...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Bronze

Artists Suiho Yano Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

$1,401

Artists Suiho Yano Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, it is a work of "Basho / Sparrow" drawn by Midori Yano. Under Basho, this work skillfully depicts the appearance of sparrows forming a flock and singing food. «Su...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Meiji Artist Fuko Matsumoto

$1,472

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Meiji Artist Fuko Matsumoto

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fuko Matsumoto, order of the rising sun, Size: Axis, vertical 212.5 cm next to 84.7 cm Painting, vertical 140.8 cm horizontal 66.7cm ? Differs slightly in size. Condition: The s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Japanese Buddhist Painting of Sitting on Lotus Crown, Scroll Painting

$2,500Sale Price|34% Off

Japanese Buddhist Painting of Sitting on Lotus Crown, Scroll Painting

Located in Greenwich, CT

Japanese Buddhist Painting Sitting on Lotus Crown Seat Ink and color on silk Overall size : 25.6" width 81" height Image size: 19.7" width 46.7" height Acquired from William ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Chinese Korean Asian Signed Framed Hand Painted Tiger Scroll Painting

$2,495

Japanese Chinese Korean Asian Signed Framed Hand Painted Tiger 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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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Large Antique Japanese Scroll Depicting a Nesting Crane, Taisho Period

$8,800

Large Antique Japanese Scroll Depicting a Nesting Crane, Taisho Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Large and exceptional Japanese hanging scroll with a realistically painted depiction of a nesting crane by Yoshifuji Yoshio, Taisho/Showa period, early 20th century. Materials: In...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Silk

Japanese Painting Scroll Painter Kenzan Mizuta "Valley Autumn Scenery" Taisho

$1,825

Japanese Painting Scroll Painter Kenzan Mizuta "Valley Autumn Scenery" Taisho

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

« Kenzan Mizuta » 1902-1988 Taisho-Showa period Japanese painter. Born in Meiji 35. Learn from his older brother Takeho Mizuta. Born in Osaka. His real name is Yoshiro. He ha...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Lovely Early 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Meiji Artist Signed

$1,354

Lovely Early 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Meiji Artist Signed

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a hanging scroll made in the Meiji or Taisho period Condition: Some stains and age related ware: ¦ Axis ... vertical 200.5cm next to 49.5cm Painting ... vertical 113.3cm h...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Artists Norikuni Kawamura, Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

$1,401

Artists Norikuni Kawamura, Showa Period Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, it is a double box and a box with "Shokakuzu" written by Norikuni Kawamura. The "Shokaku-zu", which is composed of graceful textures, spreads its wings and flies, i...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape

$1,354

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Product description such you can see Furuya IchiAkira handwriting color-Matsushima view / Futoshimaki, both box is. [Prompt decision pricing goods] only, except for some areas, ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Lovely Nihonga Scene Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist Fujimoto Kida

$1,000

Lovely Nihonga Scene Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist Fujimoto Kida

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a work produced by Fujimoto Kida as you can see. It is composed of a calm and cool texture, and combined with the sanction on the top, it is a very tasty work. "Fujimoto K...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Autumn landscape 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kawagoe Tamado

$1,298

Autumn landscape 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kawagoe Tamado

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a high-class craft of the work drawn by Kawagoe Tamado as you can see. It is the "late autumn in the highlands" where you can feel the taste of autumn, and it is a work in wh...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Flower Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Kiyoshi Watanabe

$1,295

Flower Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Kiyoshi Watanabe

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, this is an old painting by Kiyoshi Watanabe, a colored iris and a red dragonfly. It has a simple yet calm texture, and the appearance of a red dragonfly standing li...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Landscape and Waterfall Nihonga Scene Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist

$1,000

Landscape and Waterfall Nihonga Scene Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Some errors will occur in the dimensions. Please understand. Status: The condition is good, but please understand stains, wrinkles, and stains. Measures: Axis vertical 193 cm, hori...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Lovely Late Edo Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Landscape Painted

$1,354

Lovely Late Edo Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Landscape Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Artist: "Hineno Taiyama" End of the Edo period painter. Osaka production. Hine Taizan (Hine Taizan, 10 years of culture (1813)-March 13, 1868 (April 24, 1869) is a literary painter...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Lovely circa 1900 C-Scroll Woodblock Japan Handcolored Buddhist 500

$1,354

Lovely circa 1900 C-Scroll Woodblock Japan Handcolored Buddhist 500

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A handcolored woodblock print on silk hanging Measures: Axis ... vertical 155cm, horizontal 42cm in ... vertical 90.5cm, horizontal 28.5cm.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Tomobako Showa Artist Kobayashi

$1,589

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Tomobako Showa Artist Kobayashi

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great decorated piece, artist Kobayashi Futoshi Gensho (B.1938-now) Condition: Very good. Size: Axis, vertical 117 cm horizontal 60.5 cm, painting, vertical 35 cm horizontal 58.5...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

K17 Japanese Antiques A silk hanging scroll of Flower Basket painted

$700

K17 Japanese Antiques A silk hanging scroll of Flower Basket painted

Located in Niiza, JP

Color on silk, Scroll head: Porcelain Image size: 410(W) x 1090(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 550(W) x 1850(H) [mm] Box size: 100(W) x 100(H) x 670(D) [mm] 1360g Estimated packing size: 1...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

$7,600

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th century of Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lid with rounded corner...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Lovely 20th Horii Ko Scroll Painting Japan Artist Flowers Painted

$1,943

Lovely 20th Horii Ko Scroll Painting Japan Artist Flowers Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Horii Ko? 1897 to 1990 Kyoto people real name: Kiyotaro Horii issue: Ko? nurses: Kikuchi Chigiritsuki Kyoto School of Arts & Crafts, Kyoto painting Vocational College. Studied...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting by Igarashi Chikusa, Poppies & Butterflies

$4,800

19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting by Igarashi Chikusa, Poppies & Butterflies

Located in Kyoto, JP

Poppies & Butterflies Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Igarashi Chikusa (1774-1844) Signature: Chikusa Ran Zen Upper Seal: Ran Shuzen Lower Seal: Kyoho Dimensions: S...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Antiques 4th Head Torii Kiyotada Silk Painted Scroll, Festival, Sword

$980

Japanese Antiques 4th Head Torii Kiyotada Silk Painted Scroll, Festival, Sword

Located in Niiza, JP

Torii School Head 7th Generation [4th Generation Torii Kiyotada] Silk Painted Scroll, Festival, Sword, May Silk Painted Scroll head: Ceramic box: Paulownia　wood Size: Painting size:...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Lovely Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Wakasa Seigyo Monogai "Spring Breeze

$1,354

Lovely Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Wakasa Seigyo Monogai "Spring Breeze

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Wakasa Seigyo "spring breeze garden view", silk, colors, painting, hanging scroll, with box Size: Axis, vertical 142 cm horizontal 65.5 cm picture, vertical 44 cm horizontal 50.5...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted "Two Horses" Silk Scroll, Meiji Period

$180Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted "Two Horses" Silk Scroll, Meiji Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine and bold Japanese hand-brushed, hand-painted silk scroll of two horses below plumb tree mountain- worthy of your favorite room Hand painting on silk in simple soft pleasing co...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Hanging Scroll with Peacock and Peonies Signed by Kojima Renbun, Showa

$1,680

Japanese Hanging Scroll with Peacock and Peonies Signed by Kojima Renbun, Showa

Located in Fukuoka, JP

An excellent addition to a collection of Japanese art, Asian decorative arts, or traditional bird-and-flower paintings.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Mount Fuji Landscape

$2,213

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Mount Fuji Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Tessai Tomioka Hailing from Kyoto, Tessai Tomioka, a prominent southern painter, immersed himself in the study of Kokugaku-Chinese Classics and poetics during his formative years. I...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Lovely 20th Century Tatehiko Kan Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Crane Painted

$3,709

Lovely 20th Century Tatehiko Kan Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Crane Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Tatehiko Kan 1878-1968 Tottori Prefecture born real name: FujiTaro Sugawara issue: Moritora, Shizuko, Tatehiko Japan Art Academy Imperial Award, Osaka Art Association member, Os...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Hanging Scroll of a Tiger in Kano School Style, 19th Century

$790

Japanese Hanging Scroll of a Tiger in Kano School Style, 19th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A superb Japanese hanging scroll depicting a tiger, masterfully executed in the style of the Kano School, one of the most influential and enduring schools of painting in Japan since ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Japanese Scroll Bijin after the Bath in Summer

$7,300

Early 19th Century Japanese Scroll Bijin after the Bath in Summer

Located in Hudson, NY

Early 19th century Japanese Scroll: Bijin after the bath in summer. Painted in pigments on silk. Signature reads: Yamauchi Sentsu. Japan, painted circa 1800, remounted, circa 1900. ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

Fine Japanese Scroll Painting Depicting Insects, Early 19th Century

$1,884

Fine Japanese Scroll Painting Depicting Insects, Early 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Delicate polychrome ink and mineral pigments on paper, realized most probably in the beginning of 19th Century. This long horizontal scroll vividly depicts a lively procession of ins...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Chiyoda Castle 19th-20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Taikan Yokoyama

$1,286

Chiyoda Castle 19th-20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Taikan Yokoyama

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a high-class craftwork of the work drawn by Taikan Yokoyama as you can see. The horseback person who peeks a little through the trees is also well reflected, and the majestic...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Ônishi Chinnen '1792 - 1851' Artist Signed

$1,825

Japanese Edo Period Painting Scroll Ônishi Chinnen '1792 - 1851' Artist Signed

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ônishi Chinnen (1792 - 1851) Schilpadden en bamboo Rolschildering / scroll op papier, benen rollers. B 125.7 x 48.9 / 179.5 x 59.5 cm 125.7 x 48.9 / 179.5 x 59.5 cm.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Hidaka Tetsuo with Wood Storage Box

$5,500

Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Hidaka Tetsuo with Wood Storage Box

By Hidaka Tetsuo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A hanging ink (Sumi-e) silk scroll by Japanese Zen artist Hidaka Tetsuo (1791-1871).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paper

Autumn Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style

$1,472

Autumn Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, Japanese painting late autumn Akino map / with box. It is a beautiful work that depicts the melancholy scenery of Akino, which is unique to late autumn , and is com...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Masuda Amison 1886 in Osaka

$1,825

Japanese Meiji Period Painting Scroll Landscape Masuda Amison 1886 in Osaka

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Masuda Amison　 (1886- ? ) Japanese painter. Commonly known as Wasaburo 　　Born in 1886 in Osaka. 　　He lives in Koroen, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. ■Silk book/handwriting ■Con...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese antique sketch scroll / 1800-1900 / Flower, bird and animal paintings

$800

Japanese antique sketch scroll / 1800-1900 / Flower, bird and animal paintings

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a rough sketch of a Japanese painting drawn around the late Edo period to the early Meiji period (1800-1900) in Japan. A picture is drawn by sticking and connecting short pi...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting, Birds & Flowers of the Four Seasons

$10,800

19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting, Birds & Flowers of the Four Seasons

Located in Kyoto, JP

Birds and flowers of the four seasons Early to mid-19th century Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Unidentified artist Signature: Shuho Seal: Shuho ga in A large Japane...

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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Immortals Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Meiji Period

$1,000

Immortals Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Some errors will occur in the dimensions. Please understand. Status I don't know the details of the author, but this item is hand-drawn rather than printed. Measures: Axis vertical ...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Hiroshige Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style

$3,768

Hiroshige Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked Nihonga Style

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Den Nidai Hiroshige "Edo Suburbs Famous Place Sumida River Upstream Map" paper book watercolor hanging scroll with box Size Axis · · · Length 183cm, width 52.8cm Inside · · · Lengt...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

K20 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Fringed Bird color on Paper painted

$650

K20 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Fringed Bird color on Paper painted

Located in Niiza, JP

Color on silk, Scroll head: wood Image size: 350(W) x 1220(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 480(W) x 1800(H) [mm] Box size: 80(W) x 75(H) x 550(D) [mm] 700g Estimated packing size: 150(W) x ...

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Waterfall and Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked

$1,472

Waterfall and Bird Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, this is a Japanese painting by Aoe, which depicts the beautiful "Aoba Takiyanzu" with beautiful fresh greenery. ¦ Paper books and handwriting. ¦ There are some...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Actors in Dance / Theatre Scene 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist

$1,437

Actors in Dance / Theatre Scene 20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a work of 2 scrolls figure in a Theatre/Dance Noh style. it is a very tasty work combined with the hymns spelled at the top. ¦ Silk books and handwriting. ¦ State There ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

K19 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Dragon & Clouds Ink on Paper painted

$700

K19 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Dragon & Clouds Ink on Paper painted

Located in Niiza, JP

Ink on paper, Scroll head: wood Image size: 340(W) x 950(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 460(W) x 1530(H) [mm] Box size: 70(W) x 70(H) x 550(D) [mm] 600g Estimated packing size: 130(W) x 13...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Lovely 19th-20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kawagoi Tamado Painted

$2,531

Lovely 19th-20th Century Scroll Painting Japan Artist Kawagoi Tamado Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a high-quality craft of the work drawn by Kawai Yudou as you can see. The slightly hazy distant mountains are really tasty, and the pine tree drawn in the foreground is a ver...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Rare Antique Scroll of Waka Heart Poem Famous Rengetsu Otagaki, signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a rare paper scroll hand painted by renown Rengetsu Otagaki (1791-1875).

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Artists Kashiro Ashimi Meiji Period Bird Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

$918

Artists Kashiro Ashimi Meiji Period Bird Scroll Japan 20c Artist Nihonga

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, Kashiro Asami brush flower and bird (sparrow) figure Axle. In addition to the flowers expressed in simple yet calm shades, the bird (sparrow) seen at the top is a w...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked

$1,472

Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The simple country side life is the ideal of the Oriental scholar. As you can see, the Kishi Renzan agricultural rice field working painting / box is included. Agricultural rice fi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, Mid 19th Century, Koi and Water Plants

$6,500

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, Mid 19th Century, Koi and Water Plants

By Iwase Hirotaka

Located in Kyoto, JP

Iwase Hirotaka (1808-1877) Koi and Water Plants Hanging scroll, ink, color, gold wash and gold flecks on silk Inscription: Hirotaka Seal: Illegible Dimensions: Scro...

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Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Immortals Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Meiji Period

$1,000

Immortals Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Axis: Vertical 186 cm, Horizontal 47 cm Inside: Vertical 107 cm, Horizontal 35 cm *Some errors will occur in the dimensions. Please understand. Status I don't know the details of t...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Immortals Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Meiji Period

$1,000

Immortals Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Axis: Vertical 194 cm, Horizontal 49.5 cm Inside: Vertical 126 cm, Horizontal 37 cm *Some errors will occur in the dimensions. Please understand. Status I don't know the details of...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Magpie Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Meiji Period

$1,000

Magpie Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Axis: Vertical 194 cm, horizontal 49.5 cm Inside: Vertical 126 cm, horizontal 37 cm some errors will occur in the dimensions. Please understand. Status I don't know the details of ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Lovely Nihonga Scene Taisho / Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist Prunus Blossom

$1,000

Lovely Nihonga Scene Taisho / Showa Period Scroll Japan Artist Prunus Blossom

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a work drawn by Doun as you can see. It is a simple yet calm white plum blossom map, which is very tasty. ¦Paper books and handwriting. ¦ State There is a little discol...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Furuichi Kintome

$1,000

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Furuichi Kintome

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a work drawn by Furuichi Kintomi as you can see. In addition to the fantastic depth of willow under the moon, the Egret that shines in the night view is a truly delicious pie...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Landscape Miyahara

$988

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Landscape Miyahara

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

It is a work drawn by Miyahara Yanagi as you can see. It is a pine tree drawing of Karasaki that has a unique presence, and it is very attractive as it goes well with smoke. ¦ S...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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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