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 is a scroll painting and how is it used?

A scroll painting is painted on a roll of paper or sometimes silk and unrolled for viewing. A scroll painting is art primarily created in East Asia. Scrolls come in two formats: handscrolls or hanging scrolls. Shop scroll paintings on 1stDibs.

What is Japanese painting called?

Japanese painting is called “nihonga”. This style of painting is characterized by a reduced color palette, a lack of shadows and simple expression. Works in this style are often created with mineral-based paints on scrolls and screens and depict landscapers, women and scenes from Japanese history and culture. You’ll find a wide range of nihonga art on 1stDibs.

What are Japanese paintings called?

Japanese paintings have many names, based on their style. Works produced after 1900 are known as Nihonga and combine traditional techniques with modern themes. Sumi-e are traditional Japanese ink paintings, while Ukiyo-e are figure and landscape paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese art.

What is Japanese screen painting?

Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.

How can I spot a Japanese silk painting?

A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Scroll paintingJapan, Woman jumping from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera Edo period

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H 49.22 in W 20.48 in D 1.97 in

Scroll paintingJapan, Woman jumping from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera Edo period

Located in PARIS, FR

Japan, Woman jumping from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera Edo period Japanese scroll painting – Woman jumping from the balcony of Kiyomizu-dera temple, Edo period Ink and pigments on pa...

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Antique 1790s Japanese Paintings

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H 58.75 in W 28.75 in D 1.75 in

18th Century Japanese Scroll Paintings

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of 18th Century Japanese scroll paintings mounted on board, matted and framed.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Hollywood Regency Paintings an...

Japanese Scroll: Painting of Crimson Sun Over the Ocean.

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H 61 in D 39 in

Japanese Scroll: Painting of Crimson Sun Over the Ocean.

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Scroll: Painting of Crimson Sun Over the Ocean.

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Japanese Hand-Painted Silk Panel Screen

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H 74 in W 16 in D 1 in

17th Century Japanese Calligraphy Scroll

Located in Hudson, NY

17th century Japanese calligraphy scroll, the two large characters translate to "Accept This".

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Japanese painted scroll: Monkeys in a Tree

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H 44.5 in W 21.5 in

Japanese painted scroll: Monkeys in a Tree

Located in Hudson, NY

S4238 Monkeys in a Tree. Paulownia Wood box
Signature Reads: Oguri Soutan (1413-1481)

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Japanese Four-Panel Screen, Young Bamboo and Morning Glory

$15,000

H 49.5 in W 92 in D 1 in

Japanese Four-Panel Screen, Young Bamboo and Morning Glory

Located in Hudson, NY

Mineral pigments on gold, signature reads: Okyo.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Japanese Bijin-ga Painting of Woman in Period Kimono, Taisho Period, circa 1920

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H 75.6 in W 32.29 in D 1.58 in

Japanese Bijin-ga Painting of Woman in Period Kimono, Taisho Period, circa 1920

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Rare Japanese Taisho period Bijin-ga style painting of a beautiful woman in period kimono holding a fan, circa 1920. Bijin-ga is a Japanese term used to describe paintings or pict...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Nadeshiko on Bamboo Trellis

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H 49 in W 49 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Nadeshiko on Bamboo Trellis

Located in Hudson, NY

Nadeshiko, also known as fringed pinks is a flowering plant native to Japan. Ink, mineral pigments and 18th century gold leaf, with good veining, on mulberry paper. Silk brocade bo...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Japanese Scrolls Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese scrolls painting you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, silk and paper, every Japanese scrolls painting was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Japanese scrolls painting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese scrolls painting made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese scrolls painting that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kano Ansen Takanobu and Kobayashi Kahaku produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Scrolls Painting?

The average selling price for a Japanese scrolls painting at 1stDibs is $1,069, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $85,852 for the highest priced.

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.

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