Paper Asian Art and Furniture

Fascinating Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen depicting a pair of Karashishi foo dogs or lions frolicking in a spring landscape amid flowering prunus after Matsum...

A gorgeous four-panel Japanese/Chinese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape cherry blossom tree branch scene with a flock of playful birds and blooming Spring flowers. I...

An equisite decorative and functional six panel folding screen / buôby, perfect as a room divider or large wall painting. In the style of Kanô Eigaku. The hand-painted screen depicts...

A dramatic large 20th century Asian four-panel folding screen measuring 6 feet high and wide. The screen features a richly detailed hand-painted composition over a gold-leaf ground m...

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...

A magnificent contemporary Japanese screen featuring one of the most timeless motifs in Japanese art — the lotus. Set against a luminous gold background, large lotus leaves and bloss...

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...

Offered here is a gouache and gold miniature painting on paper of an amorous couple on a veranda set against a mountain and lake background. The male dressed in a princely attire is ...

1746 Vintage Chinese hand painted oversized fan / screen with colorful flowers and blue birds Folded size 45x4x3"

A grand 18th Century Neo-Classical Italian engraved grisaille screen. Depicting the carnival in Via del Corso Rome, La Corsa dei Berberi - the famous horse race of Berber horses fro...

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. ...

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 ...

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...

Important unique set of two suits-of-armour (yoroi), complete with two high six-panel screens, that belong together as is indicated by the used family crests (mon). Two crests are used, both belonging to the Nakagawa family of Oka Castle, Ôita prefecture on Kyûshû. They are: – the Nakagawa-kurusu, a circle depicting a Celtic-like cross through a ring. The cross was originally a Christian symbol but after the ban on Christianity in Japan the use of a hidden cross in family crests could continue. – the Nakagawa-kashiwa, two leaves of the Japanese Emperor Oak turned to each other (dakikashiwa mon). The remarkable aspect of this ensemble is the presence of matching crests on both the yoroi and the accompanying folding screens. The kurusu and kashiwa crests adorning the yoroi are elegantly replicated on the screens, providing compelling evidence that these pieces form a harmonious and unified set. This exceptional cohesion between the armour and screens further enhances their artistic and historical value. After the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) had interfered in the battle between the Lord of Bungo Province Ôtomo Yoshi-mune (1558-1605) and the Shimazu of Hyûga Province, he split the Bungo Province in a number of small fiefs and transferred in 1594 Nakagawa Hideshige (1570-1612) from Miki Castle in the Harima Fief to Oka Castle in Kyûshû. The Nakagawa family stayed in possession of Oka Castle till the abolishment of the military use of castles in 1873. In 1884 the Nakagawa family received the title of Count (a title in use till the abolishment of aristocracy in 1947). After the Nakagawa’s left, the castle and the building soon dilapidated and is now known as Oka Castle Ruins. The castle is located in Taketa Village part of Taketa Town in Ôita Province on Kyûshû. > Set of two tall byôbu (folding screens), painted with large red jinmaku (camp enclosure curtain) on a gold leaf ground. The curtains show both crests of the Nakagawa family: one screen depicts two Nakagawa-kurusu crests next to a Nakagawa-kashi crest in the middle, and the other shows the symbols the other way round. Dimensions: Total width 148.66 in/377.6 cm (2 x 25.35 in/64.4 cm, 4 x 24.48 in/62.2 cm); Height 72.63 in/184.5 cm. Period: Japan – Late Edo period (First half 19th century), and maybe even older. > Yoroi with Nakagawa-kashiwa crest: A Japanese black lacquered suit-of-armour (yoroi) completely laced with orange cords (kuro’urushinuri hi’ito odoshi nimai’dô’maru). A thirty-two plate suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with raised ridges) with in front a maedate (fore crest) -with traces of gilding- in the shape of flames, resembling a mythical flaming bird flying down. The fukikaeshi (face guards) and the mabizashi (visor) have the Nakagawa-kashiwa crest in gold maki-e lacquer. Five curved ‘itazane’-plate neck guards (shikoro) laced with orange cords. Together with an ‘angry man...

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....

Japanese Hanging Scroll – Samurai under Blossoming Tree Japan, 20th century Painting: 41.5 × 114 cm Mounting: 54 × 185 cm Box: 7.5 × 8 × 63 cm A beautifully hand-painted scroll depi...

An amazing and rare tall two-panel byôbu (folding screen) decorated with a colourful collection of sensu (folding fans) scattered across a flowing stream, crafted from pieces of silk...

Lovely and authentic all original mid 19th century pair of small Chinese Pith Paintings; under glass and double matted in a single plain narrow black straight reeded trimmed wooden f...

A gorgeous early to midcentury Korean embroidered eight-panel screen depicting scenic nature motifs of flowering trees, playful birds, and floating butterflies. Rare and hard to come...

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A gorgeous four-panel hand painted Japanese Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a wildly and brilliantly colorful fully blooming Spring cherry blossom tree with a wonderful composit...

Christie's: West East The Niall Hobhouse Collection, 2008, Anglo Indian Collection. A fascinating selection of exquisite treasures from both the West...

A quiet study in texture and tone. This Meiji-period two-panel screen features silver leaf that has naturally oxidised over time, creating a soft, atmospheric surface of shifting gre...

Dimensions: 53 × 194 cm (overall), 40 × 127 cm (painting) Box size: 61 × 7 cm A refined 20th-century Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting delicate pink peony blossoms and de...

Serene late 19th century Japanese Meiji Period four-panel screen capturing ducks and geese mid-flight across a tranquil, dreamlike landscape with clouds. The large size screen measur...

Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamp with Stamped Signature- Showroom Display. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguch...

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...

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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...

A beautifully designed and composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...

An absolutely gorgeous, monumental, exceptionally large Korean ten-panel Sipjangsaengdo Byobu folding screen depicting the ten symbols of longevity—sun, mountain, water, rock, cloud,...

A beautifully composed Japanese style four-panel Asian byōbu screen depicting a flock of red-crowned (Manchurian) cranes gathered among softly rendered pine trees. Graceful and delib...

A wonderful four-panel Japanese (or Chinese) Byobu folding screen featuring a battlefield landscape with warring samurai warriors engaged in a fierce fight. The rich colors and hand-painted detail (notice the armor and facial expressions) really makes this quite an attractive work. Original decorative period brass hardware adds another wonderful touch. Likely from the early to mid Showa period (1926-1989). A beautiful, engaging work. Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art...

This exceptional and highly engaging, wonderfully designed print titled "The Six Jizo at Yamashina, Kyoto" The work features six standing Jizo in a tall grass field under a blazing...

A beautifully composed and colored woodblock print by famed Japanese shin-hanga artist/printmaker Ito Shunsui (1898-1972) titled "Garden in Early Summer (Shoka no Niwa)" though it is...

Name: OBAKE A Contemporary style Japanese Washi Japanese traditional paper shade floor lamp. Washi shade is famous as Isamu Noguchi Akari lightings. Base is made of brass. Limited pattern painted model. Edition of 3+1AP E26,27 light bulb. Available to work with 100-250V. Artist statement In Japan, there is an animist belief that the soul dwells in old tools that have passed a long time and turns into spirits such as "Youkai" or "OBAKE." Its existence lurks in the darkness of everyday life, sometimes causing fear and sometimes entertaining. This lantern is not an old tool, but it is made by the historic "Kojima Shoten", where the 10th generation are craftsmen in Kyoto. It's rare nowadays, and it's a style in which lanterns are made from bamboo bones to assembling papers and painting in one workshop and go. So, I decided to transform the polite crafted Japanese lanterns, which have been run through a traditional history, into a modern and pop style. It's not just OBAKE lurking in the darkness, but an existence who snuggles up to us as a more sophisticated being. These one-eyed OBAKE have a meaningful look that originated in ancient Sanskrit culture. The red-eye "A [a]" is the facial expression that is the first pronunciation to make a sound in Sanskrit, which means "truth" and "spirit of inquiry" at the same time. The blue-eyed "UN [hu?]" expresses the pronunciation to close the sound, and at the same time means "wisdom" and "nirvana." There is also the idea that describing the beginning and end of the universe is represented by considering the "A" and "UN" as a pair. In Asia, it is a common sight to see a pair of guardian statues...

A wonderful image titled "Bamboo Wood (Bamboo Grove/Takei Bayashi)" by one of Japan's finest 20th century artist and one of, if not the greatest working artist in the Shin-Hanga (ne...

An important and finely executed Japanese two-panel folding byōbu screen crafted in the Nihonga tradition, depicting a traveler’s waystation set within a mist-laden mountain landscap...

A gorgeous four-panel Japanese/Chinese/Asian Byobu folding screen depicting a landscape scene with a flock of playful red crown cranes (likely Manchurian cranes), a flowing river, an...

Mid-Century Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rack A beautifully composed Japanese six-panel byōbu screen depicting an elegant assemblage of...

Fascinating Japanese six-panel folding Harimaze Byobu screen featuring Edo period antique calligraphy fragments and poem cards (Tanzaku). The poems are applied to a later screen deco...

Showa Period Japanese Hanging Scroll – Birds and Blossoming Flowers This exquisite Japanese kakejiku (hanging scroll) from the Showa period (1926–1989) is meticulously hand-painted ...

Golden clouds encompass the islands of Matsushima, located in the north-east of Sendai in Miyagi prefecture in the Tohoku region. Beautifully painted with mineral pigments, gold leaf...

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 petals of gofun growing amidst pink blossoming bush clover within a bunched bush clover garden fence rendered in lighter gold relief, all on a background entirely of rich gold leaf. These two flowers are symbolic of Japan and the autumn season. The classic patterned paper verso with a Naga Antiques...

A beautiful and very engaging Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese Tosa school original painting featuring two officials from the Imperial Court. The Tosa school (土佐派,) of Japanese pai...

A wonderful, powerful, and visually striking Meiji Period woodblock print by revered Japanese artist/ printmaker Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839 - 1892 )...

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...

Okada Yosai (1785–1864) Red and White Plum Blossoms Pair of six-panel Japanese screens. Ink and silver leaf on paper. Dimensions (Each Screen): H. 105.5 cm x W. 270 cm (41.5” x 10...

Korean Minhwa Spotted Leopard Snarling Magpie and another Magpie flying in the pine tree Minhwa, Korean folk paintings, portray the simple and unaffecte...

This Asian screen print is a stunning six-panel byobu (folding screen) featuring a traditional Japanese landscape. The artwork showcases a serene scene with a lakeside pavilion set a...

Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamp. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Highly c...

Fascinating pair of large Japanese 19th century Edo period six-panel folding byobu screens depicting the legend of Minamoto No Yorimasa (Japanese Samurai 1106-1180). The pair of pain...

Large Qing-Dynasty Double Ancestral Portrait China, late 19th century (Guangxu period, c. 1880–1900) Ink and mineral pigments on paper, mounted and framed under glass Sight: 57 in H ...

This is a large antique ceramic Fukusuke figure made in Japan, dating to the Taishō period (1912–1926)—a time when the country was taking decisive steps toward modernity. The piece c...

A fine vintage Japanese woodblock print. Entitled "Kinkaku-ji in Snow". By Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902 - 1999). Tokuriki came from a...

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 ...

Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...

A very fine pair of antique Edo period four paneled screens (Takagari), hand-painted with tethered birds of prey, in the manner of Soga Nichokuan, circa 1860. Wonderful pair of...

Stunning late 19th century Japanese Meiji period six panel byobu screen featuring a deep blue waterscape with pheasants and ducks. Made in the Kano sch...

A pair of six-fold Japanese screens from the 17th century depicting a flock of cranes arriving at their wintering grounds. The expansive scene is heavily atmospheric. The cranes are...