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Japanese Style Red Lacquer Fall-Front Chest, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
20th century red lacquer barqueno with Japanese style design. Fine painted motif in gold gilt
Category

20th Century European Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Carved Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of a Noh Dancer, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine lacquer decorated carved boxwood netsuke of a Noh dancer in a Hannya role, unsigned, Meiji
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

Vintage Cleric s Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

ANTIQUE ORIGINAL GEORGE III RED LACQUER GILT JAPANNED SiDE TABLE CIRCA 1760
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
antique Japanned circa 1760 George III side table with twin drawers Please note the delivery fee listed
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Antique 1760s Japanese George III Furniture

Materials

Wood

KAZUYOSHI Japan Meiji 1890 Box In Lacquered And Gilt Wood Draped Seated Women
Located in Miami, FL
1950s and 1960s, when interest in Japanese art was generally very low. For her business she ventured to
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Monumental Japanese Shibayama Lacquer Shrine Cabinet, Meiji period
Located in Tarzana, CA
Japanese decorative art to the international market.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Other

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Japanese suzuribako (ink box) of late Meiji Period (circa end of 19th century) is uncommon
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar s Objects

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Edo Period Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Embellished Stoneware Koro
Located in Austin, TX
A highly unusual Japanese crackle glazed koro (incense burner or censer), lacquered and inlaid with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Hand Carved, Black Lacquer Table Top 4-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Black lacquer panels decorated with carved Mother of Pearl + Bone Birds and cherry blossom branches.
Category

20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Covered Sweet Meat Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Covered Sweet Meat Box Meiji Period. The circular box decorated with a
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20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Six Japanese Ido Period Shunga Erotica Hanging Lacquered Wood Panels
Located in North Miami, FL
These magnificent lacquered wood panels have been mounted together on a lucite panel. Each panel
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Fine Japanese Porcelain Pumpkin Gourd Shape Painted and Lacquered Large Vase
Located in Torino, IT
Fine Japanese porcelain pumpkin 'Gourd' shape painted and lacquered large vase. The white
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Tall, Japanese lacquer byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) by Mitsuo Takana 高名光夫 (1956)
By Mitsuo Takana
Located in Amsterdam, NL
sourced materials, Wajima lacquerware continues to be cherished as a treasured Japanese art form. When
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Late 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period 6-Panel Screen w/ Blue Lacquered Flowers, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period 6-Panel Screen w/ Blue Lacquered Flowers, Ca. 1900 Meiji Period (1868
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an vintage decorative jewellery case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana vessel with storage box, mid-20th century. Ikebana, the
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Modern Bamboo Room Dividers Screens Decorative Panels Wall Art
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Japanese Modern Bamboo Room Dividers Screens Decorative Panels Wall Art
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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bamboo

Trio Of Vintage Nesting Boxes, Japanese, Lacquered, Storage Box, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of vintage nesting boxes. A Japanese, lacquered celluloid set of small storage boxes
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Set of 4 Vintage Nesting Boxes, Japanese, Lacquer, Storage Boxes, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage nesting boxes. A Japanese, lacquered quartet of small storage boxes with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

A Lacquer And Gold Leaf Daikoku‘s Hammer
Located in Milano, IT
Daikoku ‘s hammer, symbol of power and abundance, capable of granting wishes, made of lacquer and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Fine Antique Gilt and Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th C
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find Antique Original Japanese temple "blossoming
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Japanese Spear, Edo Period, bears signature
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Japanese long spear. Partly lacquered wood with a forged spearhead which is signed. High quality
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Textile Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
"The Garden of Tenryu-ji Temple" Mineral pigments on fabric in a black lacquer trim with bronze
Category

20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Japanese Single Panel Moon Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Lacquer painting on wood.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer

Large Contemporary Japanese Style Mixed Media Collage Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
These stylish decorative Japanese style wall art collages have been mounted in black lacquered wood
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20th Century American Japonisme Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese carved hinoki and gilt lacquered standing figure of Amida Nyorai, Amitabha
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Egrets in Japanese Red Pine with Gold Ground
Located in Hudson, NY
harmonious balance in nature. Mineral pigments on Mulberry paper with dark brown lacquer trim. Artist seal
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Whimsical Dragon
Located in Hudson, NY
brown lacquer trim. Signature and seal read: Shonan.
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Porcelain Lamps, Tooled-Leather Style, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Japanese lacquered porcelain lamps, 1950s, finished in a deep oxblood red with a surface carefully
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese Bronze Water Coupe, Eguchi as Fugen, Edo/Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very finely cast Japanese bronze water coupe in the form of the courtesan Eguchi riding an
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Beach Party
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Gilded Pine
Located in Hudson, NY
lacquer trim with bronze mounts. Signature and seal read: Takuyo. Back Label Reads: Sugawara Takuyo
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: European Hounds
Located in Hudson, NY
lacquer trim.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Woodland Dream
Located in Hudson, NY
pigments on paper with brown lacquer trim and bronze hardware.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Four Panel Screen: Japanese Tree Sparrows on Stacks of Bailed Rice
Located in Hudson, NY
pigments on silk. Signed in the lower left corner, signature reads: Soetsu. With a simple black lacquered
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: White Shepard
Located in Hudson, NY
pigments on paper with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim with elaborate bronze hardware. Signature
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Lacquer, Paper

Pair of brown Lacquer on Wood Panels Art Nouveau Floral Japanese Style .
Located in Miami, FL
Two Lacquer panels on wood Japanese inspiration soft colors , floral theme. Style Art Nouveau// Art
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Wood

Small Japanese Meiji Period Black and Gold Altar Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
refined example of the art of lacquer in Japan. Crafted of deep black shiny lacquer set out with simple
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Fur...

Materials

Brass

Japanese Two Panel Screen Abstract Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Lacquer on wood. Signature reads: Toshimasa. Solid black lacquer on reverse. Signed original box.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo on gold
Located in Hudson, NY
heavy gold with black lacquer trim.
Category

Antique 16th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mu (Nothing)
Located in Hudson, NY
Calligraphy reads: Mu (Nothing). Ink on silver in a black lacquered wooden trim. Seal is illegible.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Raku (Pleasure)
Located in Hudson, NY
Calligraphy reads: Raku (Pleasure). Ink on silver in a black lacquered wooden trim. Seal is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver

Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Carp, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Japanese cast bronze okimono of a swimming carp, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), early 20th
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Wading Deer
Located in Hudson, NY
In Japan, it is a Shinto belief that the deer is a treasured and sacred animal. This admirable
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Lacquer

Japanese Carved Wood Torcha, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully hand carved and lacquered Japanese 19th century (51" high) figure of a Samurai.
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese 3-section Clothing Chest, crafted of chestnut and cedar with the entire facade of a
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

A comb and hairpin in gold lacquer decorated with two swimming turtles
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant gold-lacquered wooden comb and hairpin decorated in maki-e with landscapes and animals. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Gold Lattice
Located in Hudson, NY
Embossed gold paper in a lattice design with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim with bronze
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu, Meiji period The marquetry is composed of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Kobako in black and gold lacquer decorated of a pavillion by a lake
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant rectangular kobako decorated in nashiji lacquer on a black ground. The lid features a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Antique Huge Wooden Bowl 1906s / Primitive Object Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a huge old Japanese lacquer wood bowl. It was manufactured in 1906 (Meiji period), and its
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Japanese Buddhist Mirror and Dragon Stand, Edo Period, early 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
19th century, Japan. The bronze mirror is housed in a two part gilt wood and lacquer frame. The top
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Woodland Deer
Located in Hudson, NY
veining on paper. Silk brocade border with a black lacquer trim and elaborate bronze hardware.
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Country Farm
Located in Hudson, NY
with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim with bronze hardware. Signature and seal read: Kato
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Lacquered Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese lacquered art on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every piece of Japanese lacquered art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Japanese lacquered art, we have 1968 options in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of Japanese lacquered art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Japanese lacquered art, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and folk art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Japanese lacquered art over the years, but those crafted by Eizo Ippyosai VII, Zōhiko Studio and Japanese Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Lacquered Art?

Prices for a piece of Japanese lacquered art start at $0 and top out at $1,492,810 with the average selling for $2,914.

Finding the Right Asian Art And Furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.

Questions About Japanese Lacquered Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can restore Japanese lacquer that has been damaged by exposure to light by gently buffing it with carnauba wax. Use a soft cloth to gently rub the wax into the piece, removing any excess and avoiding undamaged lacquer. Take a look on 1stDibs for a variety of pieces featuring Japanese lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquer is made of resin produced from the sap of the Urushi tree. Artisans craft bowls, vases, boxes and other items out of the material. Find a collection of Japanese lacquer furniture and decorative objects and art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there is a type of varnish called Japanese lacquer. It is made from the sap of an urushi tree, which grows in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and modern Japanese lacquered pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.