$2,995
H 62 in W 142 in D 0.75 in
Korean Asian Large 8-Panel Silk Embroidered Byobu Bird Butterfly Screen, 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous early to midcentury Korean embroidered eight-panel screen depicting scenic nature motifs of flowering trees, playful birds, and floating butterflies.
Silk, Paper
$1,267Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 7.68 in
Pair of Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillowcase Frames
Located in seoul, KR
Pair of traditional embroidered frame, given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. The embroidered mandarin ducks symbolize marital ha...
Fabric
Vintage Korean Six Panel Embroidered Screen
Located in NYC, NY
Vintage six (6) panel screen with reminiscent of the '100 Antiques' pattern found in Kangxi blue & white porcelain design. Exquisitely embroidered. some losses in stain to the fram...
Paper, Fabric
Six-Panel Korean Silk Embroidered Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Delightful six-panel screen featuring a display of beautiful jars and vases made of hand-embroidered silk on an Imperial red ground. The depictions are mounted to silk covered panels...
Brass
Sold
H 60.5 in W 146 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Korean Blue Silk Embroidered Eight Panel Screen, circa 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Mid-Century Korean embroidered eight-panel screen. Meticulously embroidered upon a rich, dark blue silk ground are traditional Korean pottery vessels, including various v...
Silk, Paper
Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean four-panel folding screen circa 1830s, from the late Joseon Dynasty. The painting depicts a vivid hunting scene on four vertical scroll panels mounted with brocade borders. ...
Brocade, Wood, Paper
$16,763 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
English 19th Century Edwardian Folding Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A massive antique English five-panel folding screen from the 19th century, this was probably used in a commercial or hospitality setting to divide a large space into more intimate pr...
Cotton, Mahogany
15 Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
Located in seoul, KR
15 traditional embroidered pillows usually given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. These embroideries feature traditional symbols ...
Fabric
Mid-Edo Hawk Screen
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Step into the world of Mid Edo Japan with our six-panel Hawk screen, each depicting a different hawk. In this period, hawks were revered not only for their majestic beauty but also f...
Wood, Paper
Blue And White Kraak Plate, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
A Chinese blue and white Kraak plate, the central roundel depicting birds and floral design in a waterside, the rim with panels enclosing foliage and decorative objects. Period: Lat...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$880Sale Price|71% Off
H 48 in W 40 in D 4 in
Korean Two-Panel Silk Screen, Hand-Painted, Ebonized Frame, 1970s
Located in Lomita, CA
This authentic two-panel Korean screen is from the 20th Century and is highlighted with the design of two painted silk screen panels over a light gold matte background. This screen d...
Silk
Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A six-panel painted folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen is called Chaekgeori (books and things) which is quite unique to Korea. It became po...
Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper
Nine Sqare Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
Located in seoul, KR
These traditional Korean embroidered pillows, often included in a bride's dowry during the modern era, symbolize auspicious blessings for a harmonious and prosperous married life. Fe...
Fabric
$3,217Sale Price|35% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 3.55 in
Longquan Celadon Five-Spouted Jar, Five Dynasties/Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vessel is thickly potted, with an ovoid body divided into five horizontal lobes that gently taper toward the top. It is finely carved with rows of upright lotus petals beneath a ...
Celadon
$3,950
H 3.35 in Dm 13.78 in
Rare Dish with Three Figures on a Terrace, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
The scene specifically depicts individuals in a pavilion and a garden. In the central image, we see a couple sitting closely, engaged in conversation, likely depicting a scene of int...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Qingbai Melon form water ewer, Five Dynasties-Northern song dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The oviform body is divided into few lobes, and the shoulder is applied with a pair of small loops molded. Period : Five Dynasties-Song Dynasty(907~1279) Type : Ewer Medium : Zheji...
Porcelain
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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