Japanese Scroll Calligraphy
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
$1,500
H 1.2 in W 13 in D 1.2 in
19th century Edo-period Japanese Hanging Scroll Calligraphy of Mad Poetry
Located in Chiba, JP
Hanging scroll with such unstrained and refined calligraphy of ‘Kyoka’ (lit. ‘Mad poetry
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paper
$500
H 71.46 in W 13.78 in D 1.38 in
K27 Japanese Antiques A large hanging scroll, calligraphy monk Ink on paper
Located in Niiza, JP
Ink on paper, Scroll head: wood
Image size: 740(W) x 1070(H) [mm]
Scroll mounting: 890(W) x 1840(H
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric, Paper
$1,600
H 72.45 in W 35.04 in D 1.19 in
K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces
Located in Niiza, JP
「天高」「瑞雲」 are boldly depicted in various calligraphy styles.
The right-hand scroll has a very unique
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
$1,200
H 79.53 in W 27.17 in D 1.19 in
Recent Sales
17th Century Japanese Calligraphy Scroll
Located in Hudson, NY
17th century Japanese calligraphy scroll, the two large characters translate to "Accept This
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japan Old Calligraphy "Harmony" Hand-Painted Scroll, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of the calligraphy symbol
-Harmony
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese "Refreshing Tea" Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Fine Condition
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a simple and appealing tea ceremonial announcement "Spring" Haru by HIBINO YUTAKA hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Japan Important Poetry Scroll Hand-Painted Waka Calligraphy Otagaki Rengetsu
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare authentic hand-painted on paper scroll from one of Japan's most important 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 51 in W 22.4 in D 1 in
Japan Important 1901 Mandala Fine Hand-Painted Buddha Scroll Calligraphy Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare authentic hand painted on paper Mandala Buddhist scroll from Nichiren Buddhist
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 44.5 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, wood rollers
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, bone rollers
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 49 in W 21.5 in D 0.25 in
Japanese Fine Calligraphy Scroll "SILENCE IS GOLDEN" Hand Painted Fine Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
" .
Japan, a simple and appealing ceremonial hand painted two character calligraphy statement well executed
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 71 in W 24.75 in D 1 in
Important Japan Antique Poetry Waka Scroll Set Four Hand Calligraphy, Fine Work
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand painted calligraphy scroll set of four (4)
"Poetry
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
H 45.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Japan Fine 1896 'Mandala Spirit' Buddha Scroll by N. Shonin Vibrant Calligraphy
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare authentic hand painted sumi ink on paper Mandala Buddhist scroll
created by
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 48.75 in W 19.75 in L 48.75 in
Japanese Fine Calligraphy Scroll Peace And Harmony
Located in South Burlington, VT
valued.
Japan, a simple and appealing ceremonial hand painted four character calligraphy statement
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Old Signed Calligraphy Hand Painted Silk Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on silk scroll of a big calligraphy signed, 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints
Materials
Silk
Japanese Big Old Calligraphy "LOVE" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a big calligraphy "Love" signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japan Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Signed Painted Calligraphy
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, bone rollers
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Bold Hand-Brushed "Horse" Calligraphy Tea Ceremony Scroll, Japanese Antique
Located in South Burlington, VT
A bold, spectacular Japanese hand-brushed "Tea ceremony" calligraphy scroll worthy of your
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Big Old Calligraphy "BIG DREAMS" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a big calligraphy "BIG DREAMS
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper.
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 52.5 in W 26 in D 0.25 in
Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Silk Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu scroll, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on silk, wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
H 72.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.25 in
People Also Browsed
Tibetan Painting Thangka Green Tara Turquoise Gilt
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary hand painted Tibetan Thangka featuring the greatest compassion Goddess Green Tara. Her round face with large kind eyes, above closed lips, all flanked by long pendul...
Category
2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paint, Paper
Tibetan Buddhist Handcrafted handheld Spinning Prayer wheel
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan copper handheld spinning Prayer Wheel. It has detailed handcrafted Tibetan traditional design with decorative beads inlay. Was used in daily pray. Look at...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Copper
$269 Sale Price
31% Off
H 12.5 in Dm 3.75 in
Japanese Beautiful Antique Unique Stone Water Basin And Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Find
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual large garden stone vessel in the form of a delightful sculpture- totally repurposed as an elegant water b...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$1,100 Sale Price
61% Off
H 20 in Dm 19.5 in
Indian Asian Lacquered Bronze Dancing Hindu Shiva Nataraja
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual vintage Asian Indian red lacquered bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja dating from the 20th century. The figure represents the Hindu God Shiva performing a dance. The ...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell.
Buddhist Tibetan Meditation Prayer Bell.
A Bronze ritual bell "DRILBU" in Tibetan or commonly known as "Ghan...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Edo Period Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Helmet Boxes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Edo period black and gold lacquer Samurai helmet boxes (Hakko Bako), each of ribbed cylindrical form with a lid, a black lacquer interior, green tasselled cord and four tap...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
Category
Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Copper, Iron
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime.
A huge antique communal 24 foot p...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$450 / set
H 0.6 in W 283 in D 0.6 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights a...
Materials
Brass
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Corteo Porcelain Set of 12 Dinner Plates Made in Italy
By Vito Nesta
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The triunphant entrance of a Sultan into a conquered city is the theme of these collection in which all the plates are part of the same image, connected amongst them and telling one ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
$12,000 / set
H 29 in W 36 in D 33 in
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in North Miami, FL
This giant Pacific clam shell is all natural and with wonderful details. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM.
Category
Antique 19th Century Pacific Islands Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...
Category
20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,200 Sale Price
43% Off
H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in
Umran Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...
Category
2010s Turkish Stone Sinks
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Pair Framed Chinese Watercolor Scrolls
Located in New York, NY
Our pair of antique Chinese watercolor paintings on paper scrolls depicting exotic birds, butterflies and dog date from the late 19th to early 20th century are relined on linen, and ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Japanese Scroll Calligraphy", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Japanese Scroll Calligraphy For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese scroll calligraphy on 1stDibs. A piece of Japanese scroll calligraphy — often made from fabric, silk and paper — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of Japanese scroll calligraphy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of Japanese scroll calligraphy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Japanese Scroll Calligraphy?
Prices for a piece of Japanese scroll calligraphy start at $316 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $1,519.
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 Calligraphy
- What are Japanese scrolls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
Read More
Symbols of Happiness and Rebirth Adorn This Japanese Satsuma Bowl
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design
From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
16 Refined Asian-Inspired Interiors
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.
More Ways To Browse
Japanese Calligraphy Brushes
Antique Japanese Calligraphy Brush
Antique Japanese Tea Ceremony Paintings
Scroll Painting Buddha
Antique Italian Confit Pot
Antique Italian Mandolin
Antique Japanese Bed
Antique Junghans Wall Clock
Antique Knitting Needles
Antique Korean Blanket Chest
Antique Kosta Boda Glass
Antique Large Green Glass Bottle
Antique Lawn Bowls
Antique Leather Wallets
Antique Lemaire Binoculars
Antique Limoges Fish Plates
Antique Mail Desk
Antique Majolica Garden Seats