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Japanese Dragon Painting

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Whimsical Dragon
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Whimsical Dragon

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Whimsical Dragon

$32,200

H 68 in W 73 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Whimsical Dragon

Located in Hudson, NY

Extremely dramatic painting of a dragon in sumi-e ink and mineral pigments on gold silk in a dark

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Lacquer

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Lovely Edo Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Saeki Kishi Ganku Dragon Clouds
Lovely Edo Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Saeki Kishi Ganku Dragon Clouds

Lovely Edo Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Saeki Kishi Ganku Dragon Clouds

$1,276Sale Price|25% Off

H 64.38 in W 16.93 in D 0.04 in

Lovely Edo Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Saeki Kishi Ganku Dragon Clouds

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Saeki Kishi Ganku "NoboriRyuzu" silk painting hanging scroll with box Size Axis ... vertical

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist
Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist

Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist

$43,700

H 69 in W 74.25 in D 1 in

Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist

Located in Hudson, NY

school of painting. Born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture, the former Kaga domain, little is known of his

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century
Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century

Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

paintings are about balance, capturing the essence of "inyo" (yin and yang). In Japanese culture, the tiger

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Expressionist Paintings and Screens

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Paper

17th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Kaiho Yusetsu
17th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Kaiho Yusetsu

17th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Tiger & Dragon by Kaiho Yusetsu

Located in Kyoto, JP

painting, both animals have rather amusing expressions. The tigers appear to glare at the dragon with cat

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

K23 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Dragon & Clouds Ink on Silk painted
K23 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Dragon & Clouds Ink on Silk painted

K23 Japanese Antiques A hanging scroll, Dragon & Clouds Ink on Silk painted

Located in Niiza, JP

stains and sun damage on the painting itself. Please note that this is not a work by 周信, but a copy made

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Fabric, Silk, Wood

Lovely Japanese 18/19th c Edo Scroll Triptyque , Fuji, Dragon Flowers
Lovely Japanese 18/19th c Edo Scroll Triptyque , Fuji, Dragon Flowers

Lovely Japanese 18/19th c Edo Scroll Triptyque , Fuji, Dragon Flowers

$1,688Sale Price|20% Off

H 60.44 in W 15.95 in D 0.04 in

Lovely Japanese 18/19th c Edo Scroll Triptyque , Fuji, Dragon Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

and rising dragon'', and ``wild geese'' . ■Silk book, handpainted ■Condition:   There are some

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Antique 18th Century Edo Paintings

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Silk

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A Japanese 6 Panel Dragon Screen
A Japanese 6 Panel Dragon Screen

A Japanese 6 Panel Dragon Screen

By Ooka Shunboku

Located in Austin, TX

A fabulous Japanese 6 panel folding screen (byobu) by Ooka Shunboku (1680 - 1763) of the Kano

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Ink, Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Gold Embossed Dragons
Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Gold Embossed Dragons

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Gold Embossed Dragons

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H 67.75 in W 73 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Gold Embossed Dragons

Located in Hudson, NY

Gold screen with a gold border embellished with embossed dragons. Heavy gold leaf on Mulberry paper

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Antique Flying Dragon Hand Painted Scroll
Japanese Antique Flying Dragon Hand Painted Scroll

Japanese Antique Flying Dragon Hand Painted Scroll

Located in South Burlington, VT

Fine flying dragon scroll dating to the mid-19th century A marvelous antique scroll hand-painted

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Dragon, Ink on Gold
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Dragon, Ink on Gold

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Dragon, Ink on Gold

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H 64.75 in W 72.75 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Dragon, Ink on Gold

By Kanoh Morinori

Located in Hudson, NY

Bold and skillful painting of a dragon in the mist over crashing waves. Painted in ink on

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Four Panel Byobu Screen Dragon Chasing Flaming Sun
Japanese Four Panel Byobu Screen Dragon Chasing Flaming Sun

Japanese Four Panel Byobu Screen Dragon Chasing Flaming Sun

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic Japanese four-panel byobu screen depicting a dragon in the clouds against a gold leaf

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Fine Birds, Fish, Dragon & Flowers "Fan" Hand Painted Screen
Japanese Fine Birds, Fish, Dragon & Flowers "Fan" Hand Painted Screen

Japanese Fine Birds, Fish, Dragon & Flowers "Fan" Hand Painted Screen

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine early small scale Japanese hand-painted six-panel folding screen byobu conceived in a unique

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japan Pair Antique Hand-Carved Dragon and Tiger Temple Carving Garden Ornaments
Japan Pair Antique Hand-Carved Dragon and Tiger Temple Carving Garden Ornaments

Japan Pair Antique Hand-Carved Dragon and Tiger Temple Carving Garden Ornaments

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a one of a kind pair of Torii form Shinto Shrine hand-carved wooden Dragon and Tiger Temple

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Wood

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

Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song
Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song

Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song

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H 67.92 in W 68.51 in D 1.19 in

Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Taisho Period Calligraphy Screen: The Dragon's Song (2/2) Period: Taisho Size: 174 x 172.5 cm

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

A turtle and a dragon calligraphy Screen
A turtle and a dragon calligraphy Screen

A turtle and a dragon calligraphy Screen

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H 66.93 in W 65.36 in D 1.19 in

A turtle and a dragon calligraphy Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

, adorned with characters representing a turtle and a dragon. In Eastern culture, the turtle symbolizes

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

A six-panel screen depicting six dragons painted on paper with a gold leaf backg
A six-panel screen depicting six dragons painted on paper with a gold leaf backg

A six-panel screen depicting six dragons painted on paper with a gold leaf backg

Located in Milano, IT

Six-panel screen depicting six dragons painted on paper with gold leaf background. Each dragon, depicted flying in the clouds, shows different postures, movements and expressions. Th...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Antique Painting of Dragons
Japanese Antique Painting of Dragons

Japanese Antique Painting of Dragons

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H 14 in W 29.5 in D 1 in

Japanese Antique Painting of Dragons

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This 20th-century Japanese antique painting of dragons is a stunning example of Japanese art. The

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Scroll Painting, 17th Century Tiger & Dragon Pair by Soga Nichokuan
Japanese Scroll Painting, 17th Century Tiger & Dragon Pair by Soga Nichokuan

Japanese Scroll Painting, 17th Century Tiger & Dragon Pair by Soga Nichokuan

Located in Kyoto, JP

and rare pair of dragon and tiger paintings by the 17th century Japanese artist Soga Nichokuan (active

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Scroll Painting "Dragon Lady" Benzaiten, Taisho Period, Early 20th C
Japanese Scroll Painting "Dragon Lady" Benzaiten, Taisho Period, Early 20th C

Japanese Scroll Painting "Dragon Lady" Benzaiten, Taisho Period, Early 20th C

Located in Austin, TX

A powerful and brooding Japanese hanging scroll painting of the goddess Benzaiten riding a dragon

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper, Paint

Antique Japanese Dragon Screen Attributed to Kano Tanyu, circa 17th Century
Antique Japanese Dragon Screen Attributed to Kano Tanyu, circa 17th Century

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

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Circa 1900 Japanese Pine Screen Pair. Aged Dragons by Suzuki Shonen.
Circa 1900 Japanese Pine Screen Pair. Aged Dragons by Suzuki Shonen.

Circa 1900 Japanese Pine Screen Pair. Aged Dragons by Suzuki Shonen.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Suzuki Shonen (1848-1918) Aged Dragons Meiji period (1868-1912). Circa 1900. A pair of six-panel

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Circa 1900 Japanese Pine Screen Pair. Aged Dragons by Suzuki Shonen.
Circa 1900 Japanese Pine Screen Pair. Aged Dragons by Suzuki Shonen.

Circa 1900 Japanese Pine Screen Pair. Aged Dragons by Suzuki Shonen.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Suzuki Shonen (1848-1918) Aged Dragons A pair of six-panel Japanese screens. Ink and gold leaf on

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Huge Calligraphy Painting Rising Dragon Signed by Mt Koya Monk
Huge Calligraphy Painting Rising Dragon Signed by Mt Koya Monk

Huge Calligraphy Painting Rising Dragon Signed by Mt Koya Monk

Located in Fukuoka, JP

/buying. This majestic rising dragon calligraphy painting is a must-have for any collector of Japanese

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Antique 18th Century Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Antique Set Hand Paintings Rabbits, Horse, Dragon Manuscript Album
Japanese Antique Set Hand Paintings Rabbits, Horse, Dragon Manuscript Album

Japanese Antique Set Hand Paintings Rabbits, Horse, Dragon Manuscript Album

Located in South Burlington, VT

paintings on washi paper of worldly and mythological animals- a Japanese artists' private manuscript album

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

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Paper

Japanese Screens Panels Art Dragon Calligraphy 19th Century
Japanese Screens Panels Art Dragon Calligraphy 19th Century

Japanese Screens Panels Art Dragon Calligraphy 19th Century

Located in Monterey, CA

Japanese calligraphy pair of panels are framed and matted. They date from the Japan in the Edo

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

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Located in New York, NY

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Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Wild Geese Over Reeds

Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Wild Geese Over Reeds

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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$845Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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$27,586

H 90.56 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in

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Located in Paris, FR

Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal deta...

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Antique mid-size tansu with 4 drawers - product of Meiji to Taisho period (estimate 1868-1926). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with blac...

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$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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Located in Hudson, NY

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19th Century Japanese Six Panel Screen: Silver Moon Rising Over Summer Field

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Located in Hudson, NY

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Echt, NL

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Located in Kyoto, JP

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

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Japanese Dragon Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese dragon painting you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese dragon painting — often made from paper, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese dragon painting — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese dragon painting, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Japanese dragon painting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ooka Shunboku are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Dragon Painting?

Prices for a Japanese dragon painting start at $295 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $1,850.

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.

Questions About Japanese Dragon Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.