What is silk painting called?

What silk painting is called depends on the origins of the artwork. In Tibet, silk paintings made for religious rituals are thangka, while in Vietnam, the traditional art form is known as tranh lụa. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silk paintings.

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.

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.

What is the name for a Japanese silk robe?

A Japanese silk robe is also known as a kimono, sometimes also called a wafuku or a gofuku. Traditionally these brilliantly colored robes are actually layered dresses that fold across the front and are held together with a cloth belt called an obi. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary kimonos from top sellers around the world.

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 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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Japanese Painting on Silk

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H 46 in W 35 in D 1 in

Japanese Painting on Silk

Located in Chulmleigh, Devon

Late 19th century painting of a 17th century original in 1920 French frame, painting is unsigned but we have not had out of frame.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Byobu- Japanese Folding Screen Gold Leaf

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H 51.97 in W 25.2 in D 1.38 in

Silk Paintings: Thunder, Rain, Lightning, Snow, Wind and Rainbow

Located in London, GB

These six silk paintings represent the anthropomorphised elements in nature of Thunder, Rain, Lightning, Snow, Wind and Rainbow.

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Silk

Two-Panel Screen, Wild Turkey Hen and Chicks Between Lotus

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H 67.72 in W 92.33 in D 0.6 in

Two-Panel Screen, Wild Turkey Hen and Chicks Between Lotus

By Keisen Tamai

Located in New York, NY

Mineral colors and gofun on silk.

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Paintings

Silk

Plovers by Reeds

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H 26.97 in W 71.07 in D 0.6 in

Plovers by Reeds

By Murase Gyokuden

Located in New York, NY

Two-panel furosaki tea screen. Ink and mineral colors on silk. Signed Gyokuden, and red artist's seal.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Peacock Pair by Cliffs

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H 24.81 in W 10.63 in D 1.58 in

Japanese Hand-Painted Silk Panel Screen

By Japanese Studio

Located in Sofia, BG

Beautiful birds and flowers mid-20th century Japanese hanging scroll painting screen/panel, hand-painted on silk with ink and color.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Bamboo

Kano School Japan Byôbu Screen “Wild Horses”, Kano School, Edo period

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H 63.25 in W 37.25 in

Pair of Large 19th Century Japanese Framed Paintings on Silk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large pair of Japanese gilt framed paintings on silk with flowers & birds in soft hues of blue, pink and green with gold back ground.

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Silk

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Ink Landscape on Silk

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H 36 in W 72 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Four-Panel Cherry Blossom Silk Screen Byobu

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dazzling Japanese four panel Byobu silk screen painting of cherry blossoms.

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20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens

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Brass

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Set of Two Gilt Japanese Paintings

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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

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Japanese Silk Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Japanese silk paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, silk and wood, all Japanese silk paintings available were constructed with great care. There are 1057 antique and vintage Japanese silk paintings for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 25 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Japanese silk paintings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Japanese silk paintings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco Japanese silk paintings are of considerable interest. Japanese silk paintings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kimono ikasu, Takakura Zaiko and Japanese Studio are consistently popular.

How Much are Japanese Silk Paintings?

Prices for Japanese silk paintings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Japanese silk paintings begin at $35 and can go as high as $595,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

Finding the Right Paintings And 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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