Pair of Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens the Seven Sages
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The Kano school screens depict a group of Daoist Chinese scholars, writers, and musicians from the third century CE.
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Rare Antique Japanese Folding Screen by Kano Tanshin
By Kano Tanshin
Located in Atlanta, GA
An important member of the Kano painter family, the son of Kano Tanyu by his second wife, Kano Tanshin led the Kajibashi branch of the Kano school after 1674.
Brass
$13,299
H 69.3 in W 143.71 in D 3.94 in
Kano School Japan Byôbu Screen “Wild Horses”, Kano School, Edo period
By Japanese Studio
Located in Valladolid, ES
Founded by Kano Masanobu (1434–1530), it remained one of Japan's major schools of painting until the 19th century.
Brass
Kano School Four Panel Screen One Hundred Boys
Located in Rio Vista, CA
This theme was often painted by Kano School painters in the Edo period who worked for shoguns.
Brass
Japanese Six Panel Kano School Winter Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted in the 19th century Kano school style. Screen has panel separation and light stains as seen in photos.
Metal
19th Century Japanese Edo Screen Kano School Garden Terrace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Made in the Kano school style with ink and natural color pigments on mulberry paper.
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Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Made in the Kano school style with natural ink and color pigments over a dramatic gold leaf square ground.
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19th Century Japanese Edo Six Panel Kano School Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Kano school painted with ink and natural color pigments on hand-crafted mulberry paper signed by artist Yamamoto Tamen with seal.
Silk, Wood, Paper
$42,000 / set
H 69 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
18th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Plum & Young Pines. Kano School.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Kano school artists were renowned for producing large-scale screen paintings.
Gold Leaf
$42,500 / set
H 69 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Screen Pair, circa 1730, Peacocks and Phoenix, Kano School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Dating to the first half of the 18th century, from the Kobikicho Kano school in Edo, this pair of folding screens spring from the height of the Japanese Tokugawa reign.
Gold Leaf
$3,500
H 69.69 in W 143.31 in D 0.79 in
B116 Japanese Antiques Kano School, 6panel folding screen, crane&plants, Byobu
Located in Niiza, JP
It is likely the work of a Kano school painter. The signature reads "峯雪常行画" The signature includes the seal "藤原," so it is thought to be the work of a Kano school painter, but the d...
Paper
$99,509
H 47.64 in W 110.63 in D 0.79 in
Paravents - A pair of six-fold screens depicting Chinese children, Kano school
Located in Brussels, BE
Kano School, Japan 17th-18th century Edo period.
Gold Leaf
$22,880
H 53.75 in W 54.34 in D 0.79 in
Antique 19th Century Japanese Two-Panel Screen ‘Byobu’, Kano School, Edo Period
Located in London, GB
Japanese Kano School Edo period two-panel screen depicting flowering prunus and bamboo on a rock formation, with colorful birds next to a body of water.
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Antique Japanese Kano School Painting by Yosenin Korenobu
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Six-panel Kano School tiger screen by Yosenin Korenobu (1753-1808).
Paper, Wood
$25,000
H 59.06 in W 145.67 in D 1.58 in
Antique Japanese Six-Panel Screen by Kano Chikanobu "Shushin"
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Late 17th century Kano school peony landscape screens. Both screens signed: Hogan Josen Fujiwara Chikanobu Hitsu - Kano Chikanobu (Shushin) (1660 - 1728).
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Japanese Two-Panel Kanō Screen -Tale of Genji & Cherry Blossoms
Located in Greenwich, CT
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Kanō school, depicting a scene from the Tale of Genji , with various noble ladies and gentlemen in a landscape of cherry Blossoms - ink, colors and gold ...
Wood, Paper
$2,495
H 34.25 in W 31.75 in D 1 in
Japanese Asian Signed Edo Period Kano School Painting of Mythical Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully composed and engaging original hand-painted large Japanese Edo period Kano School painting depicting an almost magical/ mythical village landscape scene with...
Gold Leaf
$38,000
H 65 in W 145 in D 0.75 in
17th Century Japanese Screen. Ink Plum Tree & Birds by Kano Naonobu.
Located in Kyoto, JP
In this evocative ink work spread over a six-panel folding screen, we see the consummation of the elegance and refinement of the Edo Kano school.
Wood, Paper
$790
H 0.04 in W 16.93 in D 71.26 in
Japanese Hanging Scroll of a Tiger in Kano School Style, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A superb Japanese hanging scroll depicting a tiger, masterfully executed in the style of the Kano School, one of the most influential and enduring schools of painting in Japan since ...
Paper
$4,800 / set
H 21.5 in W 61.5 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Japanese Edo Screens Minogame Turtles in Spring Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Made in the Kano school style one screen features pines, willow, and flowering cherry trees.
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Japanese Kano School Multi Panel Screen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A formidable expression from the Kano School circa 18th-19th century. We ship internationally
Paper
19th Century, Japanese Screen, Kano School, Edo Period
Located in London, GB
Six-panel folding screen. Paper, ink, color pigments, and go fun. A stylized meandering river, asymmetrical composition and gold ground are all signature stylistic means of the R...
Gold Leaf
Byobu - Japanese Screen Gold Leaf Kano School Pine Sun
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Japanese Screen of Kano school six panels hand painted with mineral pigments on gold leaf.
Gold Leaf
Antique Japanese Kano School Hand-Painted Six-Panel Screen
Located in Concord, MA
Early Edo period (17th century) Japanese six-panel screen hand-painted with birds and floral branches on silk with water gilding. Height: 65 1/4 inches, each panel: 65 1/4 x 24 1/2 x...
Silk
Unavailable
H 70.87 in W 74.81 in D 0.79 in
18th Century Kano School Golden Painted Folding Screen with Phoenix
By Kano School
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Wonderful two-panel folding screen with painting of a phoenix descending between gold clouds to a river shore where a paulownia tree grows - which is believed to be his resting place...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 69.5 in W 98 in D 2 in
17th/ 18th Century Edo Period Japanese Kano School Style Byobu Screen
Located in Louisville, KY
ink on mulberry bark paper, depicting scenes of silk production in a mountainous landscape. Note: the Kano School was pioneered by Kano Sanraku, (1559-1635) worked in Kyoto and was a...
Unavailable
H 49.02 in W 150.4 in D 0.79 in
Japanese Folding Screen with a Spring Landscape, Kano School, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
The scene is dominated by a plum tree in bloom under which a couple of paradise birds is courting. The screen is crossed by a luxuriant creek, a typical feature of the springtime.
Paper
17th Century, Japanese Screen, Kano School
Located in London, GB
One of a pair of birds and flowers screens. Ink and gold leaves on paper. Six panels screen.
Paper
18th Century, Japanese Screen, Kano School
Located in London, GB
Six panel folding screen paper, ink, and watercolors. Kacho-ga - birds and flowers. - popular subject in both Japan and China. Here sparrow, wagtails and wild quails are depicted...
Paper
17th Century Japanese Screen, Kano School
Located in London, GB
One of a pair of screens. Design of plants and gold leaves clouds.
Paper
Unavailable
H 64.97 in W 143.31 in D 0.79 in
Late 16th Century, Japanese Folding Screen, Hawk on Oak tree, Momoyama Period
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
Inherited the painting style of Kano School, the screen depicts a hawk perching on the branches of the oak tree and lurking on its prey in brilliant monochrome ink and strong lines a...
Wood, Paper
18th Century Japanese Two-Panel Kano School Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large late 18th century Japanese two-panel Kano school screen from Edo period. Two large pine trees over a river with mountains in the background.
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Kano School Ink on Linen Canvas Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exquisite Momoyama-Early Edo period Kano school screen features a fierce and dynamic dragon, hand-painted with ink on linen canvas.
Silk, Wood, Paper
Kano school pine screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
18th Century Kano School Pine Screen Delve into the historic brilliance with this majestic gold-leafed screen from the renowned Kano School.
Gold Leaf
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H 69.3 in W 143.71 in D 3.94 in
Kano School Japan Byôbu Screen “Wild Horses”, Kano School, Edo period
By Japanese Studio
Located in Valladolid, ES
Founded by Kano Masanobu (1434–1530), it remained one of Japan's major schools of painting until the 19th century.
Brass
18th Century Kano School Byobu Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
This remarkable painting bears no signature or seal, but the exaggerated bends of the tree and the cube-like crispness of the geometric rocks are idiosyncrasies associated with the K...
Gold Leaf
Japanese Six-Panel Kano School Crane Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Japanese six-panel Meiji period screen depicting red crowned cranes in a landscape with pine trees and camellia. 19th century Kano school featuring gold leaf and vivid color...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Edo Screen Kano School Isle of Immortals
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Signed by artist Keidai with a seal on the right side bottom. Painted in the Kano school style with intricate details. The painting has an aged patina with small losses and old repai...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Two-Panel Screen from the Kano School Byobu
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese two-panel screen from the Kano School Byobu, with silver leaf and rolling waves.
Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Kano School Filial Piety
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted in the Kano School style featuring figures in colorful, ornate robes and mythical elephant beasts.
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Japanese Showa Four Panel Kano School Style Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The painting is made in the Kano School style with fall like colors. Unsigned and set in an ebonized lacquer frame with a silk brocade border depicting cranes in flight.
Brass
Antique Japanese Folding Floor Screen Kano School with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
On the right, two children were fishing by the river with the mountain looming in the background. This style of screen that focused on a leisure moment, often being some refined purs...
Brass
Set of Two Kano School Painted Scrolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of two painted scrolls from Japan. The first depicts a moonlit tree while the second shows a bird on a branch. These scrolls are a part of the Kano School or Japanese painting ...
Ink, Paper
Framed Japanese Kano School Two Panel Screen Signed Kusumi Morikage
Located in Essex, MA
Appears to be two scrolls that were mounted on screen panels. Signed lower right. Lots of old restoration. Provenance Mrs Bayard Thayer; sold by Yamanaka & Co, Boston, Sept 1st 1914 ...
19th Century Japanese Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Kano school painted screen.Wooden frame with brass filigree corners.
Gold Leaf, Brass
Japanese Six-Panel Screen "Peonies"
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese six-panel screen "Peonies." Kano school, mineral pigments and gold flakes on mulberry paper.
Two-Panel Japanese Kano School Style Screen
By Kano School
Located in Stamford, CT
Based on the Kano School, Japanese.
Paper
18th Century Japanese Two-Panel Kano School Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large late 18th century Japanese two-panel Kano school screen from Edo period. Two large pine trees over a river with mountains in the background.
Brass
18th Century Japanese Four Panel Kano School Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Edo period sumi-e on gold leaf squares in the Kano school style. Delicate trees, bamboo, and waterfall showcase the beauty of black ink painting.
Metal, Gold Leaf
18th Century Japanese Two-Panel Kano School Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic 18th century Japanese two-panel Kano school landscape screen with three Chinese figures.
Gold Leaf, Brass
18th Century Japanese Kano School Landscape Screen
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese Kano school screen with pine tree, camellias, cherry blossom and Chinese figures in the landscape, circa 18th century.
Silver Leaf
Pair of Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Attributed Kano Toshun
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The colorful Kano school screens are each signed (hitsu) from the brush of Toshun.
Silk, Wood, Paper
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H 68.12 in W 145.67 in D 0.99 in
Antique Japanese Dragon Screen Attributed to Kano Tanyu, circa 17th Century
By Kano Tan'yu 1
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Japanese six-panel Kano School screen with a boldly painted depiction of a writhing dragon, rendered in ink on paper.
Paper
Japanese Meiji Two-Panel Screen Chinese Country Winter Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Kano School screen crafted from ink and color pigments or mulberry paper having a desirable aged patina.
Brass
18th Century Japanese Peacock Screen Kano School
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 18th century Japanese four panel depicting a peacock landscape. Edo period screen made in the Kano school style of painting.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Six Panel Kano School Style Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted in the Kano school style appearing to be from a narrative tale.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Edo Period Kano School Six Panel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted in the Kano School style on squares of gold leaf. Set in spring with a blossoming cherry tree next to a river.
Gold Leaf
Japanese Four-Panel Kano School Manchurian Crane Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful Japanese four-panel screen made in the kano school style depicting five Manchurian cranes or red-crowned cranes.
Silver Leaf, Brass
Japanese Kano School Style Four Panel Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting Japanese four-panel landscape screen with strong Chinese influence made in the Kano school style.
Brass
Japanese Edo Period Kano School Sakura Tree Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Painted in the Kano school style of painting with a background made of squares of faded gold leaf.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Two-Panel Kano School Meiji Period Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite Japanese two-panel Meiji period painting made in the Kano school style. Features a lively scene of children playing in a yard under an ancient pine tree near a home. The pa...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Kano School Four Panel Screen Birds and Owl
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Each painting bears a Kano school urn shaped seal signed by artist in the the style and manner of "Tsunenobu" a famous kano artist.
Gold Leaf
Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Kano School Applied Vignettes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive 18th century Japanese Edo period six-panel byobu screen with applied vignettes by various Kano school artists.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique Japanese Kachoga Kano School 2-Panel Screen, Edo Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese 2-panel Screen of Birds & Flowers in a Landscape Setting, Kano School, Edo Period.
Gold Leaf
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H 69.69 in W 143.31 in D 0.79 in
B117 Japanese Antiques Kano School, 6panel folding screen, Pine and Pheasant
Located in Niiza, JP
It is likely the work of a Kano school painter. The signature reads "峯雪常行画" The signature includes the seal "藤原," so it is thought to be the work of a Kano school painter, but the d...
Paper
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H 58.5 in W 144 in D 0.63 in
Japanese Six Panel Screen with Cranes, Kano School, 18th-19th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
This screen is from the Kano School dating between the 18th Century and 19th Century.
Silver Leaf
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H 67.25 in W 100.5 in D 0.63 in
19th Century Four Panel Kano School Chinese Style Folding Screen or Room Divider
Located in Stamford, CT
Three are bamboo and pines with prunus and they are referred to as the 'three friends'. The Kano School is favoured by the aristocrats of the Floating Islands of Japan and is beautif...
Paper
17th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Kano School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Shunga Anonymous, Kano school 17th century Hand-scroll of 12 images Ink, pigment and gofun on paper This is a notable early Kano school hand-scroll of lavishly hand-p...
Paper
Japanese Framed Panels, Chinese Children at Play, Kano School, circa 1850
Located in Kyoto, JP
He was adopted into the family of Kano Yusen Sukenobu, the head of the Hamamachi Kano school.
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H 66.74 in W 17.72 in D 0.04 in
Kano School ca 1700 Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 17/18c Artist Tosa Mitsunari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
As you can see, the "Edo period" Kano school old painting Unryu Horaiyama map / with a box. It is a very tasty work , which is a map of Unryu and Horaiyama that makes you feel a un...
Silk
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H 24.41 in W 70.87 in D 0.99 in
Antique Japanese Two Panel Karashishi Screen, Edo Period, circa 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese Kano school two fold screen with a well painted scene depicting a pair of 'shi-shi' Buddhist guardian lions in animated poses frolicking amidst a rocky landscape int...
Paper
Large Japanese Kano School Screen
Located in New York, NY
A very finely painted antique Japanese two panel screen, in Kano School style. Subject is the Seven Sages, standing in a bamboo grove.
Exceptional Pair of Japanese Kano School Screens
Located in San Francisco, CA
A formidable expression from the Kano School circa 18th-19th century. *We ship internationally*
Japanese Kano School Screen with Exotic Bird & Pine Tree
Located in Seattle, WA
Japanese Kano school eight-panel folding screen, or byobu depicting an exotic bird perched on an old gnarled pine tree in a vaporous landscape.
Ink, Paper
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H 47.25 in W 139.77 in D 0.79 in
Asian Japanese Folding Screen Landscape, " Sansui ", on Gold Leaf - Kano School
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare Japanese "Kano" school screen made up of eight panels. This beautiful work, painted with inks on pure gold leaf, represents a landscape as in the tradition of the school, with ...
Gold Leaf
Japanese Screen with Landscape in Gold Leaf
Located in Brescia, IT
Six-panel Japanese "Kano School" screen with landscape hand painted with pigments and inks on rice paper, gold leaf and silver leaf.
Gold Leaf
Byobu - Japanese Screen "Kano School" Gold Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Japanese Kano School Six Panel Screen: Landscape with Beautiful and Elegant Cranes near the River, with Pines and Sakura.
Gold Leaf
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$33,950
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
Porcelain
$9,014 / item
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Modern Minho Chaise Longue, Velvet, Walnut, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Minho Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho chaise longue is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture de...
Walnut, Velvet, Oak, Leather, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Wood
$3,495
H 60 in W 60 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Two Panel Meiji Edo Byobu Cherry Blossom Tree Folding Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, large two-panel antique Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a venerable cherry blossom tree and a running river with blooming flowers. ...
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Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Bamboo Butterfly Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Serene Japanese late Taisho period early Showa period two-panel byobu screen featuring a colorful bamboo loquat landscape with a butterfly. Beautifully crafted in the Nihonga school ...
Brass
$1,595
H 36 in W 69.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Cherry Blossom Tree Playful Birds
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a natural landscape cherry blossom tree branch scene with a two of playful flying birds. It is quite a wonderful compos...
Silver Leaf
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...
Silk, Wood, Paper
$1,250
H 36 in W 72.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Floral Flower Landscape Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature scene/ floral landscape. The rich colors, use of gold dust, and beautiful hand-painted detail (on Japanese pape...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Chinese Export Six Panel Coromandel Screen Gilt Courtyard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning 20th century Chinese export lacquered six-panel coromandel screen depicting a lush courtyard over a dramatic gold leaf ground. The lacquered panels are incised and painted w...
Brass
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...
Wood, Paper
Sold|$1,895
H 37 in W 47 in D 0.62 in
Japanese Asian Two Panel Meiiji Edo Folding Byobu Screen Landscape with Birds
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous two-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a two wild birds frolicking along a riverbank/lakeside among a patch of blossoming flowers....
Wood, Paper
$3,595
H 69.5 in W 60 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Signed Two Panel Meiji Edo Folding Byobu Landscape House Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, large two-panel antique Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a lone house, perhaps a tea house, hidden in the trees and foliage with dist...
Gold Leaf
Chinese Export Four Panel Gilt Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary Chinese export four-panel coromandel screen featuring a pagoda pavilion landscape with a dramatic gold leaf background. The black lacquered panels are incised with vibr...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Spring Flowers on Gilt
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming mid-20th century Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen featuring blossoming spring flowers over a bold gilt background. The painting depicts iris, camella, w...
Brass
$6,450
H 60 in W 123 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Edo Meiji 6 Panel Folding Byobu Screen Red Crown Cranes Landscape
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, quite large antique six-panel Japanese Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape scene with red crowned cranes, other playful birds and boldly colored blossoming S...
Gold Leaf
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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