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Japanese Zen Painting

Large Antique Zen Japanese Ink Scroll After Sesson Shukei
Large Antique Zen Japanese Ink Scroll After Sesson Shukei

Large Antique Zen Japanese Ink Scroll After Sesson Shukei

Located in Atlanta, GA

Kanzan and Jittoku). Often as a pair, they have been a popular motif in Japanese Zen painting for

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Vintage Japanese Zen Still Life Oil Painting, Framed, 1960s
Vintage Japanese Zen Still Life Oil Painting, Framed, 1960s

Joseph CoreyVintage Japanese Zen Still Life Oil Painting, Framed, 1960s

$250Sale Price|33% Off

H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 1 in

Vintage Japanese Zen Still Life Oil Painting, Framed, 1960s

By Joseph Corey

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

6057 Oil on board Displayed in a faux bamboo wood frame Image size 15.5x19.5"

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1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Painting Meiji / Taisho Period Scroll by Dokuzan Hashimoto Zen Buddhism
Japanese Painting Meiji / Taisho Period Scroll by Dokuzan Hashimoto Zen Buddhism

Japanese Painting Meiji / Taisho Period Scroll by Dokuzan Hashimoto Zen Buddhism

$1,828Sale Price|20% Off

H 82.29 in W 17.72 in D 0.04 in

Japanese Painting Meiji / Taisho Period Scroll by Dokuzan Hashimoto Zen Buddhism

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

◆ Dokuzan Hashimoto (Dokuzan Hashimoto) [ Artyearbook evaluation Frame: 1.4 million yen] Japanese painting

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Antique Early 1900s Taisho Paintings

Materials

Silk

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud
Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868 - 1912) calligraphy painting. Abstract character reads: Kumo (cloud). Seal on

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Located in Atlanta, GA

as Kanzan and Jittoku). Often as a pair, they have been a popular motif in Japanese Zen painting

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

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Painted Brush Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Hosoai Katsudo
Painted Brush Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Hosoai Katsudo

Painted Brush Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Hosoai Katsudo

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H 50.79 in W 21.66 in D 0.4 in

Painted Brush Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Hosoai Katsudo

Located in Berlin, Berlin

over years through the strict Zen training. Only the thickening that results unavoidably from putting

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Early 20th Century Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Shuhan Genpo
Early 20th Century Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Shuhan Genpo

Early 20th Century Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Shuhan Genpo

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H 48.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in

Early 20th Century Enso Zen Circle by Zen Master Shuhan Genpo

Located in Berlin, Berlin

. Shuhan Genpo has been 468th head monk of Japan's most famous Zen temple Daitoku-ji in Kyoto. He might be

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido
Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido

Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido

By Nishigaki Daidō

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Expressive calligraphy by Zen master Nishigaki Daido (1942). The four characters 'sei zan roku sui

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1990s Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Painting of Lucky God Daikoku by Famous Zen Master Sengai Gibon
Painting of Lucky God Daikoku by Famous Zen Master Sengai Gibon

Painting of Lucky God Daikoku by Famous Zen Master Sengai Gibon

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Hakata, Fukuoka, which was build 1195 by Myoan Eisai (1141-1215) as first official Zen temple in Japan

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Enso Zen Circle ('Inexhaustible Treasure') by Master Kobayashi Taigen (*1938)
Enso Zen Circle ('Inexhaustible Treasure') by Master Kobayashi Taigen (*1938)

Enso Zen Circle ('Inexhaustible Treasure') by Master Kobayashi Taigen (*1938)

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Dongpo (1037–1101): „Within the lack of possessions, an inexhaustible treasure”. In Zen-Buddhism this

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Japan Old Handmade Threesome Bamboo Flutes Shakuhachi Zen Flutes, 1930s
Japan Old Handmade Threesome Bamboo Flutes Shakuhachi Zen Flutes, 1930s

Japan Old Handmade Threesome Bamboo Flutes Shakuhachi Zen Flutes, 1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan antique threesome (3) handmade bamboo Shakuhachi or "SHINOBUE" zen flutes, 1930. Nice patina

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Bamboo

19th Century Signed Scroll Painting Depicting Daruma Founder of Zen
19th Century Signed Scroll Painting Depicting Daruma Founder of Zen

19th Century Signed Scroll Painting Depicting Daruma Founder of Zen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

founder of Zen Buddhism. It is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese art, dating from the early 19th

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Peaceful Zen Screen, Moon Light, Misty Mountains & Water Fall
Japanese Antique Peaceful Zen Screen, Moon Light, Misty Mountains & Water Fall

Japanese Antique Peaceful Zen Screen, Moon Light, Misty Mountains & Water Fall

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a fine two-panel screen Byobu of simple brush strokes on cream ground paper, in a serene

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

One stroke calligraphy painting of Dragon . 20th century Zen calligraphy
One stroke calligraphy painting of Dragon . 20th century Zen calligraphy

One stroke calligraphy painting of Dragon . 20th century Zen calligraphy

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Stunning one stroke Zen calligraphy painting depicting Dragon. Ink on paper. Sold as it is

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Zen-style Silver-leafed Screen
Zen-style Silver-leafed Screen

Zen-style Silver-leafed Screen

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H 110.24 in W 37.41 in D 1.19 in

Zen-style Silver-leafed Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Steeped in the tranquil essence of Zen, this screen from the Meiji era is the epitome of Japanese

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Movement Of The Earth
Movement Of The Earth

Matt HigginsMovement Of The Earth, 2022

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H 18 in W 12 in D 2 in

Movement Of The Earth

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Inspired by Japanese ink paintings, Zen Buddhist teachings and nature, Weight Of The Earth achieves

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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Hanging Scroll of Daruma
Japanese Hanging Scroll of Daruma

Japanese Hanging Scroll of Daruma

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H 42.5 in W 23 in D 0.3 in

Japanese Hanging Scroll of Daruma

Located in Atlanta, GA

has been a popular subject for Japanese Zen painting, often used for meditation. An old label on the

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Zen Painting by Nakahara Nantenbo
Zen Painting by Nakahara Nantenbo

Zen Painting by Nakahara Nantenbo

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H 52.37 in W 13 in D 0.4 in

Zen Painting by Nakahara Nantenbo

Located in Milano, IT

not answer Nanten' staff The artist monk Nantenbo was a Japanese Zen master. His artist’s name

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Ceramic Tray by Georges Jouve
Ceramic Tray by Georges Jouve

Ceramic Tray by Georges Jouve

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 6.5 in

Ceramic Tray by Georges Jouve

By Georges Jouve

Located in Los Angeles, CA

painting and Japanese Oribe pottery. It can be displayed on a table surface, or hung on the wall. Signed

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

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Located in Roma, IT

Signed and dated lower left. Includes a beautiful later wooden frame cm. 137x8x182. Very Good conditions. Prov. Christie's London, February 15th 1974, n. 19. This artwork is shippe...

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The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$5,084 / item

H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...

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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine

Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine

$4,386 / item

H 30.71 in Dm 40.01 in

Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine

Located in London, London

Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a selection of tables we have m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$10,290 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
Tapestry   Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1970s Pair of  Bedside Tables by UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia
1970s Pair of  Bedside Tables by UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia

1970s Pair of Bedside Tables by UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia

$871 / set

H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in

1970s Pair of Bedside Tables by UP Zavody, Czechoslovakia

By Up Závody

Located in Praha, CZ

- good original condition with minor signs of use

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Daybed GE-258 in Oak and Cane by Hans J. Wegner
Early Daybed GE-258 in Oak and Cane by Hans J. Wegner

Early Daybed GE-258 in Oak and Cane by Hans J. Wegner

$5,387

H 29.14 in W 78.15 in D 33.86 in

Early Daybed GE-258 in Oak and Cane by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Handewitt, DE

Daybed GE-258 in oak by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1954. Backrest in wicker cane. Original mattress with grey fabric. Early production 1950s. with beatiful patina and round legs.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Cane, Oak

Vintage Japanese Ukiyo-e Print of Kinkaku-ji in Snow by Tokuriki Tomikichiro
Vintage Japanese Ukiyo-e Print of Kinkaku-ji in Snow by Tokuriki Tomikichiro

Vintage Japanese Ukiyo-e Print of Kinkaku-ji in Snow by Tokuriki Tomikichiro

By Tokuriki Tomikichiro 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage Japanese woodblock print. Entitled "Kinkaku-ji in Snow". By Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902 - 1999). Tokuriki came from a family of artists and was first taught by his gr...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl
Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl

Kaoru Kawano Signed Lifetime Edition Japanese Woodblock Print The Big Owl

By Kaoru Kawano

Located in Studio City, CA

An engaging and quite coveted work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals of women, children, and animals. Stylistically, he was one of the ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Japanese Satsuma Ware Lovely Ladies
Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Japanese Satsuma Ware Lovely Ladies

Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Japanese Satsuma Ware Lovely Ladies

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Japanese vases with an all around scene of lovely ladies, 19th century. Marked at base, ?? Yasui Condition Overall condition vase 1 perfect, just some minimal enamel...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Earthenware

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

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

$755Sale Price|20% Off

H 74.41 in W 17.92 in D 0.04 in

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

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Silk

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Large Size, Framed
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Large Size, Framed

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Large Size, Framed

$4,200Sale Price / set|23% Off

H 65 in W 39 in D 2 in

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Located in Doylestown, PA

A nice pair of Chinese ancestor family group portraits, 19th century, on paper, framed in teak frames under glass. Twelve characters total in period attire with hats and crowns signi...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

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19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.
19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.

19th Century Japanese Paintings. Zenga Tiger and Dragon by Inoue Kanshu.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Inoue Kanshu (1807-1880) Zenga Tiger and Dragon 19th century Pair of framed Japanese paintings. Ink on silk. Dimensions (each): W. 114 cm x H. 115 cm (45” x 45”) Presented here ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Cloisonné Vase, Qing Period, 19th Century
Cloisonné Vase, Qing Period, 19th Century

Cloisonné Vase, Qing Period, 19th Century

Located in seoul, KR

Cloisonné enamel vase of baluster form and lobed sides decorated with foliage and flowers on a black background, gilt copper neck and base. Around 1900 Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Va...

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Antique 19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antiquities

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Framed Japanese Woven Textile Panel with Dragon Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Woven Textile Panel with Dragon Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Woven Textile Panel with Dragon Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A framed Japanese woven textile circa late 19th century of Meiji Period. Likely a fragment of a priest robe or kesa, the multi-paneled textile was finely woven with gold foiled threa...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk, Wood

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Japanese Zen Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese zen painting for your home. A Japanese zen painting — often made from paper, fabric and silk — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Japanese zen painting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Japanese zen painting bearing hallmarks is very popular. Joseph Corey each produced at least one beautiful Japanese zen painting that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Zen Painting?

Prices for a Japanese zen painting start at $295 and top out at $44,037 with the average selling for $4,807.
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    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.
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    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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    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.
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    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.