Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Cockscomb and Morning Glories
Located in Hudson, NY
Nihonga style, finely painted spring flowers with a dragonfly detail in mineral pigments on silk. Signed and sealed: "Seichu". Real name: Aoki Keinosuke (1891-1973), born in Kyoto, s...
Cotton, Silk, Lacquer
Japanese Two Panel Screen: White Elephant and a Beauty
Located in Hudson, NY
This screen is very likely inspired by the Noh play, "Eguchi", in which the courtesan Eguchi transforms into the Buddhist deity, Fugen, who is the patron of women and is often seen o...
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Circa 1920. Taisho era Japanese Nihonga Screen. Dahlias & Cockscomb.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Circa 1920 Two-panel Japanese Screen. Mineral pigments and ink on silk. This exquisite two-panel Japanese folding screen, painted on silk with mineral pigments and ink, presents a ...
Silk
Japanese Six Panel Screen Bulls in a Gentle Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Sumi (ink) painting of bulls next to a stream with minimal colors on mulberry paper with silk brocade border.
Silk, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen Suiboku Landscape in Sesshu Style
Located in Hudson, NY
Suiboku is a style of ink painting that is reminicent of the way calligraphers paint. Masterfully painted Muromachi Period (1336-1573) painting, unique in style and strength for the ...
Silk, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Moonlit Forest Landscape with Deer
Located in Hudson, NY
Sumi Ink on Mulberry paper with silk brocade border and lacquer trim. Signature reads: Sobun. Seal reads: Morikawa Notes about the Artist: Morikawa Sobun (1847-1902) was born into ...
Brocade, Silk, Lacquer, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Chrysanthemums Over Twig Fence
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigment and gold dust on mulberry paper. Silk brocade border and black lacquer trim. From the collection of Moke Mokotoff
Gold
Japanese Showa Four-Panel Screen Autumn Landscape Rooster & Hen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A beautifully rendered Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byōbu screen in the Nihonga school style. The painting depicts a quiet pastoral scene of a pair of chickens gathered a...
Gold Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ikibana (Flower Arranging) in Progress
Located in Hudson, NY
Ikibana baskets with flower arrangements on a negoro lacquer stand with a bowl of pinks ready to be added. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with silk brocade border and natural woo...
Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen Mother and Child at Bedtime
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two panel screen: Mother and Child at Bedtime. Showa period (1926 - 1989) painting by Hideo Naishou who was born in Kobe in 1918.
Silk, Wood
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Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Yoshitsune and Benkei
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The seal reads Toso. The painting is set in an ebonized wood frame with a silk border.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vintage Japanese Byobu Four Panel Red Floral Gold Screen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Japanese folding four panel screen showcases a serene hand-painted landscape set against a warm, gilded ground. Spanning multiple panels, the composition features gracefull...
Silk, Paint, Paper
Circa 1925. Taisho era Japanese Nihonga Screen. Camellia & Bamboo.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Anonymous Camellia & Bamboo Taisho era Two-panel Japanese Screen. Mineral pigment, gofun and ink on silk. A small Japanese Nihonga screen capturing a moment suspended in time whe...
Silk
1838 Japanese Screen Pair. Flowers & Grasses of the Four Seasons.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Maruyama Oshin (1790-1838) Flowers and grasses of the four seasons: dated 1838 Pair of eight-panel Japanese screens; ink, color and gold leaf on silk Dimensions: each (2) H. 38.5 cm...
Silk
Japanese Two-Panel Screen "Spring Mist in Kyoto"
Located in Hudson, NY
Kyoto landscape featuring Kyomizu Shrine in all its glory in the Higashiyama Hills. Artist signature and seal read: Asami Kojo Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with mica dust mist.
Silk, Paper
Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Heian Period Flute Player
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Signed with a seal on bottom right side and set in a natural wood frame with a silk and parcel gilt border. Beautifully crafted with intricate details having faded and muted colors t...
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Hawk Perched in Pine Tree
Located in Hudson, NY
Hawks were a popular motif in artwork because Japanese falconry, or takagari, was a sport of aristocrats such as nobles and samurai. Hawks came to symbolize nobility and strength. Su...
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Sheep Resting under Grape Arbor
Located in Hudson, NY
Soft mineral pigments on silk with brocade border. Signature and seal read: Jyogyu
Brocade, Silk
Japanese Six Panel Screen Battle of Uji Bridge
Located in Hudson, NY
The first battle at Uji was in 1180 and was the beginning of the Heike Wars. This screen depicts a famous scene from the Heike Wars. Two Heike generals, Sasaki Takatsuna and Kajiwa...
Gold Leaf
Japanese Edo Two Panel Screen Birds of Prey Hawks
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating Japanese 19th century Edo period two-panel screen depicting two perched birds of prey. Painted in the manner of Chokuan Soga (17th century). Large size byobu screen with ...
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountains in the Mist
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese School landscape ink painting on gilded silk by Yukimatsu Shunpo, signed and dated 1924. Yukimatsu Shunpo was born in Oita in 1897 and studied under Himejima Chikugai in Osak...
Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Plum Blossom in the Mist
Located in Hudson, NY
Plum blossom, baby pine and bamboo painted in mineral pigments on heavy gold leaf on paper. Silk brocade border with black lacquer trim and bronze hardware.
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Japanese Six-Panel Screen Buck and Doe at Dawn
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese six-panel screen: Buck and doe at dawn. Showa period (1926-1989) painting of a rising sun seen through a woodland scene with a pair of deer.
Bronze
Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Legend of Minamoto
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The pair of paintings tell the tale of Minamoto killing the mythical nue.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Asian Two Panel Table Screen Flowering Prunus with Songbird
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Vibrant ink and color pigments applied to a golden silk ground. The painting is signed and titled "Early Spring" with two seals by the artist, Tingzhi.
Brass
Japanese Six-Panel Screen Late Winter into Early Spring
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese six-panel screen: Late winter into early spring, Rimpa style painting of a garden scene with doves on a bamboo fence.
Gold Leaf
17th Century Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Gibbons of Folklore
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen: Gibbons of Folklore, Edo period (17th century) Kano School painting of gibbons in Japanese fables.
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks Among Dry Lotus
Located in Hudson, NY
Natural scene of Mandarin ducks gliding gracefully amongst the water. Mineral pigments on silk with silk brocade border and natural wood trim. Seal reads: Kei.
Silk, Wood
Japanese antique screen - EDO period - Willow over a stream
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese 6 panel screen from the early Edo period (C1650). One of a pair (both available). This magnificent golden screen shows an omnipotent or 'gods eye' view, down through...
Gold Leaf
Japanese Meiji Period Painted Screen with Gold Fleck Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) painted screen with gold fleck paint. Remounted during Showa period (1926-1989).
Silk
Japanese Six-Panel Screen, Winter Landscape with Flowering Plum
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese six-panel screen: Winter landscape with flowering plum, Meiji period (1868-1912) painting of a full moon with wild grasses between river's edge and a snow covered plum tree ...
Gold Leaf
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 the upper right reads Shogazen, seal on the upper left reads Hosai. Ink on mulberr...
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Flowering Peony Prunus Magnolia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 19th century Japanese Edo/Tokugawa period four panel folding byobu table screen featuring peony, prunus, and magnolia. Painted with ink and natural color pigments on silk with ...
Brass
Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Ducks and Geese in Flight
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rear side displays provenance consultant labels from firms in San Francisco & New York City. The painting is set in an ebonized lacquered wood frame with a light silk brocade bor...
Brass
Japanese Edo Two Panel Screen Children Playing Catching Fish
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Ink and natural color pigments on paper with faint gold flecks. The painting is set in an ebonized black lacquer frame with a green silk brocade border.
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Spring Flowers on Gilt
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Ink and natural color pigments over gilt paper. The painting is set in a black lacquered wooden frame with a black and gold silk brocade border.
Brass
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Pair of Tethered Hawks
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The painting has ink and natural colored pigments over a dramatic gilt background.
Brass
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Yozakura (Cherry Blossom Viewing at Night)
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusual subject matter of cherry blossoms in the moonlight on dyed silk and applied gold in a grey lacquer trim. Signature and seal read: Adachi Masakazu. ...
Gold
Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Birds Flowers in Autumn Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional 19th century Japanese two-panel late Edo Tokugawa\early Meiji period screen. The painting features clusters of flowering autumnal chrysanthemums and field grasses amid qu...
Wood, Paper, Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Nadeshiko on Bamboo Trellis
Located in Hudson, NY
Nadeshiko, also known as fringed pinks is a flowering plant native to Japan. Ink, mineral pigments and 18th century gold leaf, with good veining, on mulberry paper. Silk brocade bo...
Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Japanese Six-Panel Screen Plovers in Flight Over Coastal Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Late Edo - Early Meiji period, circa 1870, painting of plovers flying over cresting waves. Sumi ink on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border, good condition.
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Snowy Winter Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive large scale Japanese Showa period four panel byobu screen depicting a serene snowy winter landscape with willow, prunus, and bamboo. The screen features an amazing backgro...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Winter into Spring Floral Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
With nandin, narcissus and chrysanthemums. Signature and seal read: Koun. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border.
Brocade, Silk, Paper
Japanese Four Panel Taisho Period Screen Bamboo & Blossom, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Japanese four panel Taisho Period (1912-1926) screen. Depicting bamboo, blossom and birds in flight. Signed. Mineral pigment on mulberry paper with silk brocade border, within a lac...
Silk, Paper
19th Century Japanese Edo Screen Kano School Garden Terrace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Set in a later lacquer ebonized wood frame with a gilt silk brocade border. The painting displays beautifully intricate artistry and color.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Woman Washing Her Hair by Candlelight
Located in Hudson, NY
A skillful expression of an intimate moment. Taisho era painting in mineral pigments on silk with a silk brocade border.
Silk, Wood
Japanese Edo Two Panel Screen Deities by Yokoyama Kazan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Set in a natural wood frame with a textured silk border. Beautifully crafted painting by Kazan who lived and worked in Kyoto, Japan.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Kano School Bird Waterscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning late 19th century Japanese Meiji period six panel byobu screen featuring a deep blue waterscape with pheasants and ducks. Made in the Kano school style with natural ink and ...
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Japanese Edo Six Panel Kano School Landscape Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late Edo period 19th century Japanese six-panel landscape screen featuring a cypress tree over a flowering hibiscus with a pair of hototogisu birds. Kano school painted with ink and ...
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Mountain Shrine on Craggy Ledge
Located in Hudson, NY
Nicely painted mineral pigments on silk with a silk brocade border. Signature reads: Kosho.
Silk, Wood
Pair of Japanese Two Panel Screens, Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima
Located in Hudson, NY
Pigment on silk. Various walkways interconnecting the temple complex with one lone figure of a woman. Back paper is hand-stamped with mica paint. Signature and seal read: Gekkan
Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Snow Goose in Flight at Dawn
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with silk brocade border.
Brocade, Silk, Paper
19th Century Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Festival Scenes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful late 19th century late Meiji period four-panel byobu screen featuring 12 scenes of a festival preparation. The intricately painted scenes have vibrant natural color pigments...
Brass
Japanese Style Two-Panel Screen Winter Goose in Flight
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Showa period two panel folding byobu screen depicting a large white goose in flight in an evening snow covered winter landscape. Made in the American school style watercolor...
Brass
Japanese Asian Signed Large Four-Panel Byobu Screen Bamboo Cherry Blossoms Birds
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous large/tall four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature scene/landscape with playful yellow and orange birds frolicking in nature among the branches of a bl...
Silk
B35 Japanese Antiques Gold background flowers folding screen, 2-panel
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Paper & Silk-like fabric, wooden frame 1 piece: Width 760 x Height 1520 x Depth 20 mm Expanded size: Width 1520 mm Folded size: Width 760 x Height 1520 x Depth 40 mm, weigh...
Paper, Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen Aviary Shaded by A Maple Tree
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Aviary Shaded By A Maple Tree, Showa period (1926 - 1989) painting of an outdoor bird enclosure under a maple tree.
Silk, Wood, Paper
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.
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
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