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Rinpa School

Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.
Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.

Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Chrysanthemum and Bush Clover painting on gold leaf six-panel folding screen, painted with clusters of leafy green chrysanthemum plants with white blossoms having moriage relief p...

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rinpa Style Chrysanthemum Blossom Screen Late Edo Period
Rinpa Style Chrysanthemum Blossom Screen Late Edo Period

Rinpa Style Chrysanthemum Blossom Screen Late Edo Period

By Rimpa School

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Late Edo Period Rinpa School Chrysanthemum Blossom Screen Period: late Edo, early 19th century Size: 364 x 172 cm (143 x 67 inches) This exquisite late Edo period Rinpa school scr...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Located in Atlanta, GA

The design is of classic Rinpa School, stylized, graphic and bold, focus more on the conceptual essence of beauty without overly concerning the minute details.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Asian Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landcape Bridge with Iris Flowers
Japanese Asian Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landcape Bridge with Iris Flowers

Japanese Asian Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landcape Bridge with Iris Flowers

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous six-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature lake/landscape scene with a water walkway/angular bridge and blossoming iris flowers - perhaps an homage to the ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A wide, flowing band of parcel gilding highlights the carved flowers, reminiscent of Rinpa school paintings. The cover with a large quatrefoil opening and a pierced geometric design...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Copper

Edo-Style Six-Panel Japanese Byobu Screen with Gold Paint Landscape
Edo-Style Six-Panel Japanese Byobu Screen with Gold Paint Landscape

Edo-Style Six-Panel Japanese Byobu Screen with Gold Paint Landscape

Located in Hamburg, PA

This piece, inspired by its style, exemplifies the Rinpa School's emphasis on elegance and harmony, making it a sophisticated decorative accent or room divider suitable for a variety...

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Antique 19th Century Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Kuniaki Kuroki “Korin” Japanese Art Glass Vase, 1980s
Kuniaki Kuroki “Korin” Japanese Art Glass Vase, 1980s

Kuniaki Kuroki “Korin” Japanese Art Glass Vase, 1980s

Located in Nottingham, GB

His work draws extensively upon Japanese nature and the aesthetics of the historic Rinpa school, particularly the artistic legacy associated with Ogata Kōrin.

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Late 20th Century Vases

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Blown Glass

Chinese Export Coromandel Screen After Ogata Korin Irises
Chinese Export Coromandel Screen After Ogata Korin Irises

Chinese Export Coromandel Screen After Ogata Korin Irises

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The composition is crafted in the manner and style of 17th century artist Ogata Korin (Japanese 1658-1716) a Japanese landscape illustrator, lacquerer, painter, and textile designer ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting by Igarashi Chikusa, Poppies & Butterflies
19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting by Igarashi Chikusa, Poppies & Butterflies

19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting by Igarashi Chikusa, Poppies & Butterflies

Located in Kyoto, JP

Poppies were a favorite subject of Rinpa school artists through the ages. Originally they were somewhat abstracted but by the age of Sakai Hoitsu and Suzuki Kiitsu, attention to deta...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Edo Period Korin Style Maki-e and Raden Deer Suzuribako
Edo Period Korin Style Maki-e and Raden Deer Suzuribako

Edo Period Korin Style Maki-e and Raden Deer Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This magnificent antique writing box (suzuribako) pays a breathtaking homage to the iconic Rinpa school aesthetics pioneered by the great Edo period master, ...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Early 20th Century Pair of Japanese Folding Screens, Deer Under Maple Trees
Early 20th Century Pair of Japanese Folding Screens, Deer Under Maple Trees

Early 20th Century Pair of Japanese Folding Screens, Deer Under Maple Trees

Located in Kyoto, JP

The work brings to mind the vividness and excess of the Rinpa school, and represents the liberalism of the Taisho period as it is being drawn toward the more geometrically organized,...

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper, Silk

Early 20th Century Japanese Nihonga Screen. Bamboo Forest.
Early 20th Century Japanese Nihonga Screen. Bamboo Forest.

Early 20th Century Japanese Nihonga Screen. Bamboo Forest.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Shunso was similarly inspired by the decorative arts of the Rinpa school. This early Taisho era work (circa 1910-1915) encapsulates the short but explosive period of Japanese art wh...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Mount Fuji Landscape, 20th Century
Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Mount Fuji Landscape, 20th Century

Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Mount Fuji Landscape, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Twentieth-century lacquer artists continued this long tradition by creating elegant decorative boxes featuring classical landscape themes, often inspired by the celebrated ukiyo-e an...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Screen Painting, Early 19th Century, Autumn Flowers by Sakai Hoitsu
Japanese Screen Painting, Early 19th Century, Autumn Flowers by Sakai Hoitsu

Japanese Screen Painting, Early 19th Century, Autumn Flowers by Sakai Hoitsu

Located in Kyoto, JP

In recent times the Rinpa (Rimpa) school, which Hoitsu played a pivotal role in developing, has become Japan’s most admired and celebrated school of art.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Silk

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Pair of Six-Panel Screens, Flowers of the Four Seasons
Pair of Six-Panel Screens, Flowers of the Four Seasons

Pair of Six-Panel Screens, Flowers of the Four Seasons

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H 64.57 in W 142.52 in D 0.6 in

Pair of Six-Panel Screens, Flowers of the Four Seasons

Located in New York, NY

Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, mineral colors, go fun, and gold on paper with gold leaf Rinpa School, Edo period (1615-1868).

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Paintings

Materials

Paper

Edo Landscape Japanese Folding Screen
Edo Landscape Japanese Folding Screen

Edo Landscape Japanese Folding Screen

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H 67.33 in W 147.25 in D 0.79 in

Edo Landscape Japanese Folding Screen

By Japanese Studio

Located in Brescia, IT

Refined work by a painter from the first half of the 19th century, from the landscape of the "Rinpa" school by a painter from the end of the 18th century, the Rinpa school.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ceramic Tea Bowl 'Chawan', by Kamisaka Sekka
Ceramic Tea Bowl 'Chawan', by Kamisaka Sekka

Ceramic Tea Bowl 'Chawan', by Kamisaka Sekka

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H 1.97 in W 3.78 in D 2.76 in

Ceramic Tea Bowl 'Chawan', by Kamisaka Sekka

Located in Milano, IT

Under the guidance of his teacher Kishi Kokei, he decided to follow the art of the Rinpa School, using plain and simple designs.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hanging Scroll by Kamisaka Sekka, Japan
Hanging Scroll by Kamisaka Sekka, Japan

Hanging Scroll by Kamisaka Sekka, Japan

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H 78.75 in W 18.9 in D 0.4 in

Hanging Scroll by Kamisaka Sekka, Japan

Located in Milano, IT

Under the guidance of his teacher Kishi Kokei, he decided to follow the art of the Rinpa School, using plain and simple designs. What immediately appears from Sekka works is the grea...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Early 17th Century Japanese Rinpa School Screen with Birds and Flowers
Early 17th Century Japanese Rinpa School Screen with Birds and Flowers

Early 17th Century Japanese Rinpa School Screen with Birds and Flowers

Located in Chicago, IL

The Rinpa school played a key role in the indigenous Japanese artistic revival during the Edo period.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Paint

A Japanese Two-panel Gold-leaf Screen With Poppies, Rinpa School
A Japanese Two-panel Gold-leaf Screen With Poppies, Rinpa School

A Japanese Two-panel Gold-leaf Screen With Poppies, Rinpa School

Located in Milano, IT

A Japanese two-panel screen from the Rinpa school, painted on paper with gold leaf application, depicting a blooming cluster of red and white poppies.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Byôbu Screen 屏風 Chrysanthemums, Rinpa School, Edo / Meiji period
Byôbu Screen 屏風 Chrysanthemums, Rinpa School, Edo / Meiji period

Byôbu Screen 屏風 Chrysanthemums, Rinpa School, Edo / Meiji period

By Rinpu Sasaki

Located in Valladolid, ES

The painting reflects the gentle elegance characteristic of the Rinpa school, known for its refined depiction of nature.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

17-18 th century, zTwo panel with fish17th-18th Century Rinpa School Two-Panel S
17-18 th century, zTwo panel with fish17th-18th Century Rinpa School Two-Panel S

17-18 th century, zTwo panel with fish17th-18th Century Rinpa School Two-Panel S

Located in Fukuoka, JP

17-18 th century, zTwo panel with fish17th-18th Century Rinpa School Two-Panel Screen Period: 17th-18th century Size: 140 x 125 cm (55 x 49 inches) SKU: PTA43 This beautiful two-pa...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu
Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu

Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive pair of 17th century Japanese Edo period Rinpa school screens made in the manner and style of Autumn Grasses by Tawaraya Sōtatsu (1570-1640).

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Egrets Amongst Lotuses" Japanese Paper Byobu Screen, c. 1920
"Egrets Amongst Lotuses" Japanese Paper Byobu Screen, c. 1920

"Egrets Amongst Lotuses" Japanese Paper Byobu Screen, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

The painting is signed Kyokata and dates to the Taisho Period, but style of painting is reminiscent of the 17th century Rinpa School, a prominent school of Japanese painting.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Rinpa-Inspired Crane Sliding Doors, Late Edo Period
Rinpa-Inspired Crane Sliding Doors, Late Edo Period

Rinpa-Inspired Crane Sliding Doors, Late Edo Period

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H 11.23 in W 0.79 in D 17.52 in

Rinpa-Inspired Crane Sliding Doors, Late Edo Period

By Rimpa School

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Discover the artistry of traditional Japanese aesthetics with this pair of exquisite sliding doors, dating back to the late Edo period (1800-1850). These doors, adorned with a Rinpa-...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rinpa-Inspired Crane Sliding Doors, Late Edo Period
Rinpa-Inspired Crane Sliding Doors, Late Edo Period

Rinpa-Inspired Crane Sliding Doors, Late Edo Period

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H 11.23 in W 0.79 in D 17.52 in

Rinpa-Inspired Crane Sliding Doors, Late Edo Period

By Rimpa School

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Discover the artistry of traditional Japanese aesthetics with this pair of exquisite sliding doors, dating back to the late Edo period (1800-1850). These doors, adorned with a Rinpa-...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Rinpa School Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Rinpa School Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Jewelry Box Rinpa School Meiji Period

By Ogata Korin

Located in Atlanta, GA

The box is signed and sealed as Ogata Korin (1658-1716), who with his brother Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743), were the key members of the Rinpa school in Edo period. Although the box was l...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Pewter, Gold Leaf

Japanese Lacquered Inro and Netsuke with Raijin Rinpa School
Japanese Lacquered Inro and Netsuke with Raijin Rinpa School

Japanese Lacquered Inro and Netsuke with Raijin Rinpa School

Located in Atlanta, GA

The image of Raijin was inspired by a classic Japanese icon, first created by Tawaraya Sotatsu (1570-1640), co-founder of Rinpa School, on a famous folding screen together with Fujin...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

“Kiku Byobu”, a six-panel chrysanthemum folding screen, Rinpa School
“Kiku Byobu”, a six-panel chrysanthemum folding screen, Rinpa School

“Kiku Byobu”, a six-panel chrysanthemum folding screen, Rinpa School

Located in Point Richmond, CA

“Kiku Byobu”, a six-panel chrysanthemum folding screen, Rinpa School, Meiji Period (1869-1912). Painted with several variations of white moriage chrysanthemums interspersed with sma...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Autumn Maple Four-Panel Byobu Screen
Japanese Autumn Maple Four-Panel Byobu Screen

Japanese Autumn Maple Four-Panel Byobu Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Serene Japanese four-panel byobu screen depicting a seasonal nature scene of an autumn maple tree over a pond with lily pads. Painted in a Rinpa school style over a background of gil...

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20th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Flower Arranging Ikebana Book 1812
Japanese Antique Flower Arranging Ikebana Book 1812

Japanese Antique Flower Arranging Ikebana Book 1812

Located in South Burlington, VT

Beautifully illustrated 1812 dated complete book with 65 fine woodblock prints, immediately frame able Japanese glorious flower arrangement from the Enshu School. Rinpa School Pa...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Fall Persimmon Tree
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Fall Persimmon Tree

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Fall Persimmon Tree

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Ink and natural color pigments on light gold silk background. Made in the Nihonga school with Rinpa school influence and techniques.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Six Panel Meiji Rimpa Screen after Tawaraya Sosetsu
Japanese Six Panel Meiji Rimpa Screen after Tawaraya Sosetsu

Japanese Six Panel Meiji Rimpa Screen after Tawaraya Sosetsu

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Japanese six-panel Meiji period screen made in the Rinpa school style after Tawaraya Sosetsu (1570-1640).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Flowering Cherry by River
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Flowering Cherry by River

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Flowering Cherry by River

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The delicate white blossoming tree is painted with Rinpa school elements and signed on the left with an artist seal.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Four Panel Screen Prunus Tree on Silver Leaf
Japanese Four Panel Screen Prunus Tree on Silver Leaf

Japanese Four Panel Screen Prunus Tree on Silver Leaf

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The screen is crafted in the Edo period style after Ogata Korin with Rinpa School influences.

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20th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Meiji Period Japanese Screen, Autumn Grasses on Silver-Leaf
Meiji Period Japanese Screen, Autumn Grasses on Silver-Leaf

Meiji Period Japanese Screen, Autumn Grasses on Silver-Leaf

Located in Kyoto, JP

Although the artist remains anonymous both the subject matter and techniques find strong parallels within the Rinpa school of art. The Rinpa school represents the fullest expression ...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Large Japanese 6-panel folding screen with chrysanthemums on silver leaf
Large Japanese 6-panel folding screen with chrysanthemums on silver leaf

Large Japanese 6-panel folding screen with chrysanthemums on silver leaf

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The serene touch of the painting is reminiscent of the style of the Rinpa-school. This multi-coloured painting is set on an oxidized silver leaf background.

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Japanese Showa Four-Panel Screen of Red Crowned Cranes
Japanese Showa Four-Panel Screen of Red Crowned Cranes

Japanese Showa Four-Panel Screen of Red Crowned Cranes

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic Japanese Showa period four-panel byobu screen featuring eight red crowned Japanese cranes or Manchurian cranes. Painted in a modern Rinpa School style with a dramatic effec...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Iris Flowers Lanscape
Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Iris Flowers Lanscape

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Iris Flowers Lanscape

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with blossoming iris flowers - perhaps an homage to the famed Irises screens by the famed Japan...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Screen, 19th Century, Rabbits and Horsetail Reeds on Silver Leaf
Japanese Screen, 19th Century, Rabbits and Horsetail Reeds on Silver Leaf

Japanese Screen, 19th Century, Rabbits and Horsetail Reeds on Silver Leaf

By Nenma

Located in Kyoto, JP

With this bold compositional design and the distillation of patterns and motifs, the artist has clearly been inspired by paintings of the Japanese Rimpa school. In particular, the wo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

F28 two Old Japanese paintings: Autumn leaves, pampas grass, framed
F28 two Old Japanese paintings: Autumn leaves, pampas grass, framed

F28 two Old Japanese paintings: Autumn leaves, pampas grass, framed

Located in Niiza, JP

It depicts autumn grasses, reminiscent of the Rinpa school. It is believed to be from the late Edo period.

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Antique 18th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

17th Century Japanese Screen, Ink Plum Blossoms by Priest Hozobo Kojo
17th Century Japanese Screen, Ink Plum Blossoms by Priest Hozobo Kojo

17th Century Japanese Screen, Ink Plum Blossoms by Priest Hozobo Kojo

Located in Kyoto, JP

This technique was particularly favored by Tawaraya Sotatsu of the Rinpa school. Sotatsu, along with Honami Koetsu created the decorative painting style of Rinpa during the first hal...

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Rinpa School For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rinpa school for your home. Frequently made of gold leaf, gold and metal, every rinpa school was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a rinpa school — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A rinpa school, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rinpa school over the years, but those crafted by Japanese School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rinpa School?

A rinpa school can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $19,762, while the lowest priced sells for $2,800 and the highest can go for as much as $145,000.

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.