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Japanese Two Panel Screen South Seas Fire Dancers
Japanese Two Panel Screen South Seas Fire Dancers

Japanese Two Panel Screen South Seas Fire Dancers

Located in Hudson, NY

Ink and color on buff ground, on paper. reads: Nankaino omoide (memory of south sea) signature and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Nanban Ship at Sea Arrival Screen
Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Nanban Ship at Sea Arrival Screen

Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Nanban Ship at Sea Arrival Screen

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, quite engaging four-panel Showa Period Japanese Nanban (Namban) Byobu folding screen

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen (2/2)
The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen (2/2)

The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen (2/2)

$5,340

H 66.93 in W 141.74 in D 0.79 in

The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen (2/2)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen Period: 18th century (Edo period) Size: 360 x 170 cm (141.7

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape
Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape

$1,100Sale Price|20% Off

H 55.52 in W 25.6 in D 0.04 in

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

drawn by hand "Furuya Ichi Akira" Japan painter. Kyoto production. Name Fujisan. Kyoto picture

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Paravents -A pair of six-fold screens depicting maritime routes in Seto sea, Edo
Paravents -A pair of six-fold screens depicting maritime routes in Seto sea, Edo

Paravents -A pair of six-fold screens depicting maritime routes in Seto sea, Edo

Located in Brussels, BE

A pair of Japanese six-fold screens depicting the maritime routes of the Seto Inland Sea and of the

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Antique 1660s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

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Japanese Two-Panel Screen "Moon Over Turbulent Sea"
Japanese Two-Panel Screen "Moon Over Turbulent Sea"

Japanese Two-Panel Screen "Moon Over Turbulent Sea"

Located in Hudson, NY

Contemporary painting, waves painted in Hokusai style, mineral pigments on silver ground.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Cranes in Flight over Sea
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Cranes in Flight over Sea

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Cranes in Flight over Sea

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a flock of silhouetted cranes/birds

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen
The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen

The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen

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H 66.93 in W 141.74 in D 0.79 in

The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

The Plovers over the Sea Shores Screen Period: 18th century (Edo period) Size: 360 x 170 cm (141.7

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Giant Sea Turtles Old Japanese Hand Painted Scroll, Signed
Giant Sea Turtles Old Japanese Hand Painted Scroll, Signed

Giant Sea Turtles Old Japanese Hand Painted Scroll, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a pair of giant serene sea turtles glide the waters in this auspicious art declaration of

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape
Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Condition: Some minimal stains ¦ Axis dimensions / about 184.0 cm × about 53.0 cm. ¦ Newspaper dimensions / about 103.5 cm × about 40.5 cm. ¦ Yes Mae sign and seal, etc., ¦ Box /...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Fabric

Japanese Expressionist Painting of a Sea View from a Balcony by Yoshio Aoyama
Japanese Expressionist Painting of a Sea View from a Balcony by Yoshio Aoyama

Japanese Expressionist Painting of a Sea View from a Balcony by Yoshio Aoyama

By Japanese Studio

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cote d'Azur. Yoshio Aoyama (Japanese, 1894-1996). He was a painter of nudes, landscapes, still-lifes

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Japanese Four Panel Screen, Fisherman in Stormy Seas
Japanese Four Panel Screen, Fisherman in Stormy Seas

Japanese Four Panel Screen, Fisherman in Stormy Seas

Located in Hudson, NY

Tones of sumi ink on silk with silk brocade border. Seal reads Toshiba Jenno.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Lovely 19th Century Silk Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape fog Boats
Lovely 19th Century Silk Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape fog Boats

Lovely 19th Century Silk Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape fog Boats

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice painting 1-11-18-8-5 Condition Overall condition frame has some ware. Size frame: 740 x 545mm. Period 19th century Edo Period (1603–1867) Meiji Periode (1867...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Japanese Folding Screen Sea Landscape Pine Trees Waves on the Beach
20th Century Japanese Folding Screen Sea Landscape Pine Trees Waves on the Beach

20th Century Japanese Folding Screen Sea Landscape Pine Trees Waves on the Beach

Located in Brescia, IT

Six-panel Japanese screen painted with pigments on rice paper. Pleasant summer landscape by the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Meiji Period, Japanese Folding Screen Two Panels Rise Paper and Golden Specks
Meiji Period, Japanese Folding Screen Two Panels Rise Paper and Golden Specks

Meiji Period, Japanese Folding Screen Two Panels Rise Paper and Golden Specks

Located in Brescia, IT

Seagulls in the waves of the sea. Japanese folding screen two panels hand painted on the vegetable

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Wild Geese Over Reeds
Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Wild Geese Over Reeds

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Wild Geese Over Reeds

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Muromachi period inspired Japanese four panel byobu screen depicting wild geese in flight over reeds. The 19th century Meiji period painting bears an artist's signature Chisokuken. C...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu
Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu

Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive pair of 17th century Japanese Edo period Rinpa school screens made in the manner and style of Autumn Grasses by Tawaraya Sōtatsu (1570-1640). Beautifully decorated with wi...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi
1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi

1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

New finds from a residence in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This vintage, open back rectangular shelving unit was manufactured in circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style & material. Mad...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Shelves

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Wood, Hardwood

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Fruiting Pomegranate Tree
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Fruiting Pomegranate Tree

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Fruiting Pomegranate Tree

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exquisite mid-20th century Showa period four panel folding byobu screen featuring a fruiting pomegranate tree over a dramatic cream toned background. Vivid ink and natural pigment co...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Egrets in Grass
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Egrets in Grass

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Egrets in Grass

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen depicting three egrets in the grass at a pond. The large screen features a dramatic gold leaf square background with nat...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Herons in the Winter Snow
Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Herons in the Winter Snow

Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Herons in the Winter Snow

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous four-panel Showa Period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a group of Herons frolicking in the snow covered bare Winter branches of a la...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Pair Antique Japanese Edo Falcon Hawk Birds of Prey Handpainted Screens 1860
Pair Antique Japanese Edo Falcon Hawk Birds of Prey Handpainted Screens 1860

Pair Antique Japanese Edo Falcon Hawk Birds of Prey Handpainted Screens 1860

By Soga Nichokuan 1

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine pair of antique Edo period four paneled screens (Takagari), hand-painted with tethered birds of prey, in the manner of Soga Nichokuan, circa 1860. Wonderful pair of...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper, Wood

Edo-Style Six-Panel Japanese Byobu Screen with Gold Paint Landscape
Edo-Style Six-Panel Japanese Byobu Screen with Gold Paint Landscape

Edo-Style Six-Panel Japanese Byobu Screen with Gold Paint Landscape

Located in Hamburg, PA

This Asian screen print is a stunning six-panel byobu (folding screen) featuring a traditional Japanese landscape. The artwork showcases a serene scene with a lakeside pavilion set a...

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Antique 19th Century Edo Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paint, Paper

Beautiful Japanese folding screen/Byôbu, six panels, Taishô /early 20th century.
Beautiful Japanese folding screen/Byôbu, six panels, Taishô /early 20th century.

Beautiful Japanese folding screen/Byôbu, six panels, Taishô /early 20th century.

Located in Stockholm, SE

An equisite decorative and functional six panel folding screen / buôby, perfect as a room divider or large wall painting. In the style of Kanô Eigaku. The hand-painted screen depicts...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent 20th century Japan Cranes
Antique Japanese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent 20th century Japan Cranes

Antique Japanese Folding Chamber Screen / Paravent 20th century Japan Cranes

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A super nice Meiji period 19th c Japanese Chamber Screen. Also usuable as wall mounted screen. Stunning piece!

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Edo Six Panel Table Screen After Maruyama Okyo
Japanese Edo Six Panel Table Screen After Maruyama Okyo

Japanese Edo Six Panel Table Screen After Maruyama Okyo

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic diminutive Japanese Edo period table top screen depicting a lively water landscape with flora and fauna. The screen is beautifully painted on gold leaf with a pair of pheas...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

1895 Meiji Japanese Screen Pair. Cherry Blossoms & Autumn Maples on Silver Leaf
1895 Meiji Japanese Screen Pair. Cherry Blossoms & Autumn Maples on Silver Leaf

1895 Meiji Japanese Screen Pair. Cherry Blossoms & Autumn Maples on Silver Leaf

Located in Kyoto, JP

Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Maples Isobe Hyakurin (1836–1906) Dated Meiji 28, April: 1895 Pair of two-panel Japanese screens; ink and pigments on silver leaf This refined pair of scr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Japanese Seasons Landscape 4-Panel Byobu Screen
Japanese Seasons Landscape 4-Panel Byobu Screen

Japanese Seasons Landscape 4-Panel Byobu Screen

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese School Four Seasons Figural Landscape Scene Four-Panel Byobu Screen, gouache on paper with gold leaf, chop seal mark lower right. Larger panels: 24" H x 12" W x 0.75" D. Pro...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Ming Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Evolving Elegance: An Oxidized Silver Screen from the Meiji Period
Evolving Elegance: An Oxidized Silver Screen from the Meiji Period

Evolving Elegance: An Oxidized Silver Screen from the Meiji Period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This anodized 6-panel screen captures the serene and minimalistic beauty of a bamboo grove, embodying the aesthetic principles of the Edo period. The screen features subtle and delic...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

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

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

Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki
Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki

Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki

Located in Kyoto, JP

Cherry Blossoms Kano Sanrakuki (1898-1981) Showa period, circa 1930 2-panel Japanese Screen Color, gofun and gold leaf on paper Against a backdrop of gold-leafed groun...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Japanese Sea Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese sea screen you’re looking for. Each Japanese sea screen for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, paper and silk. Your living room may not be complete without a Japanese sea screen — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Japanese sea screen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Japanese sea screen has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emile Gallé are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Sea Screen?

A Japanese sea screen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,300, while the lowest priced sells for $476 and the highest can go for as much as $154,794.

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.