What are Japanese panels?

Japanese panels are components of large decorative folding screens called byōbu, which translates to “wind wall.” The screens traditionally function as room dividers and feature calligraphy and decorative painting. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of decorative Japanese panels.

What are characteristics of Japanese art?

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.

What is the focus of Japanese art?

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.

What is the writing on Japanese art?

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..

What is the Japanese sea art called?

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.

How can you tell if art is Japanese or Chinese?

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.

What is the most popular Japanese art style?

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.

What is Japanese wall art called?

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.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Kano School Applied Vignettes

$5,500

Japanese Four-Panel Screen, Moonlit Bamboo Grove with Summer Flowers

Located in Hudson, NY

Including peony and columbine. Painted with mineral pigments on silver leaf with silk brocade border. Signature very difficult to read, our best guess: Kan'moto tsuki. Good condition.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Japanese Four-Panel Screen, Moonlit Bamboo Grove with Summer Flowers

$7,200

Japanese Fine Antique "Two Deer" Screen, Smaller 2 Panel Byobu

Located in South Burlington, VT

2 finely painted deer Japan, a fine two-panel screen Byobu depicting 2 Serene faced deer hand

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Fine Antique "Two Deer" Screen, Smaller 2 Panel Byobu

$2,850

Japanese Vintage Red and White Painted Small 2 Panel Screen

Located in South Burlington, VT

A brilliant and vibrant small scale Japanese hand painted two-panel folding screen byobu conceived

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Vintage Red and White Painted Small 2 Panel Screen

$595

Japanese Six-Panel Screen Garden Landscape by River s Edge

Located in Hudson, NY

Kano School painting showing ancient pine, exotic birds, peonies, azalea and cherry tree in bloom on far right. Early Edo period painting, (1614 - 1868). Not signed, in good conditio...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Six-Panel Screen Garden Landscape by River s Edge

$143,750

Japanese Four Panel Screen with Bridge and Weeping Willow Trees

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese four panel screen depicting a bridge crossing a river and weeping willow trees. Richly

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Four Panel Screen with Bridge and Weeping Willow Trees

$12,500

Antique Japanese Six Panel Folding Screen with Cranes, Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese six panel folding screen, hand painted in mineral pigments on mulberry paper in a black

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Six Panel Folding Screen with Cranes, Meiji Period

$5,600

Antique Japanese Four-Panel Screen ‘Byobu’, Nihonga School C.1930

Located in London, GB

Antique Japanese four-panel screen ‘Byobu’. Nihonga School, Showa period, circa 1930. The four

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Four-Panel Screen ‘Byobu’, Nihonga School C.1930

$18,544

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Autumn Flower and Moon on Silver

Located in Hudson, NY

Mineral pigment painting on mulberry paper with silk brocade border.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Autumn Flower and Moon on Silver

$9,500

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Rocky Coastline with Moon on Silver

Located in Hudson, NY

Mineral pigments on silver with silk brocade border. Contemporary screen, condition and mounting are good.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Rocky Coastline with Moon on Silver

$16,700

Japanese Asian Four Panel Hand Painted Screen

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-1100 Four panel hand painted Japanese / Asian screen.

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Mid-20th Century Paintings and Screens

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Fabric, Hardwood

Japanese Asian Four Panel Hand Painted Screen

$1,475

Four Panel Japanese Screen Birds and Flowers

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3972 Japanese 4 panel folding screen of birds and flowers.

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Vintage 1960s Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Fruitwood, Paint

Four Panel Japanese Screen Birds and Flowers

$1,120

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Chinese Poems with Bamboo Landscapes

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating Japanese six-panel folding byobu screen featuring six literati school painted works

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screen Chinese Poems with Bamboo Landscapes

$4,000

Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landscape Flowers Geese

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous four-panel Showa Period Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landscape Flowers Geese

$1,795

Japanese Antique Mandarin Wood Ducks Hand Painted 2 Panel Screen

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine and attractive, expressive, vibrant Japanese antique hand painted two-panel folding screen

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Antique Mandarin Wood Ducks Hand Painted 2 Panel Screen

$1,560

Japanese Large Contemporary Black Red Gilded Silk Two-Panel Folding Screen

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese contemporary two panel signed "byobu" or folding screen featuring genryoku style

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

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Brocade, Silk

Japanese Large Contemporary Black Red Gilded Silk Two-Panel Folding Screen

$9,800

Pair of Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Attributed Kano Toshun

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Intriguing pair of 18th century Japanese Edo period six-panel screens of the four accomplishments

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Pair of Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Attributed Kano Toshun

$12,000

Japanese Showa Six Panel Screen Tales of Genji on Gilt

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early 20th century Japanese showa period six panel byobu screen depicting an artistic

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Showa Six Panel Screen Tales of Genji on Gilt

$3,800

Japanese Edo Period six Panel Screen "Gion Festival", Tosa School

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Japanese Tosa School six fold painted paper screen, byobu. Painted in bright mineral

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Antique 1820s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Edo Period six Panel Screen "Gion Festival", Tosa School

$12,500

Japan Small Folding Two-Panel Tea Screen Depicting "Lillies and Lotus"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan folding two-panel tea screen byobu depicting "Lillies and lotus," silver leaf and mineral ink

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japan Small Folding Two-Panel Tea Screen Depicting "Lillies and Lotus"

$1,550

Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, 17th Century Falcon by Mitani Toshuku

By Mitani Toshuku

Located in Kyoto, JP

Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654) “Falcon” Wall panel, ink and light color on paper. Upper seal: Mitani

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, 17th Century Falcon by Mitani Toshuku

$14,800

Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, 17th Century Falcon by Mitani Toshuku

By Mitani Toshuku

Located in Kyoto, JP

Mitani Toshuku (1577-1654) “Falcon” Wall panel, ink and light color on paper. Upper seal: Mitani

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, 17th Century Falcon by Mitani Toshuku

$11,000

Japanese Vintage Six-Panel Gold Screen with Landscape and Mythical Horses

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese vintage six-panel folding gilded screen with landscape and mythical horses. This vintage

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood

Japanese Vintage Six-Panel Gold Screen with Landscape and Mythical Horses

$3,500

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Scene from Ainu Fishing Village Northern Hokkaido

Located in Hudson, NY

Fisherman coming back from the day's catch and families in a fishing village. On silk, signed Daisuke with a seal.

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Scene from Ainu Fishing Village Northern Hokkaido

$27,000

Japanese Antique Ancient Horses Two-Panel Gold Screen, Edo Period, 1800

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. Japan, an early two-panel gold screen byobu

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Antique Ancient Horses Two-Panel Gold Screen, Edo Period, 1800

$6,800

Japanese Antique Ancient Horses Two-Panel Gold Screen, Edo Period, 1800

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels. Japan, an early two-panel gold screen byobu

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Antique Ancient Horses Two-Panel Gold Screen, Edo Period, 1800

$2,950

Edo 19th Century Japanese Folding Screen Six Panels Battle of Kawanakajima

Located in Brescia, IT

Samurai on horseback and by boat from the famous battle of Kawanakajima Japanese folding screen six

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Edo 19th Century Japanese Folding Screen Six Panels Battle of Kawanakajima

$17,344

Japanese Four-Panel Screen Pheasants, Cherry and Prunus on Gold Leaf

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Colorful Japanese four-panel folding screen on gold leaf decorated with pheasants, cherry, and

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Four-Panel Screen Pheasants, Cherry and Prunus on Gold Leaf

$3,900

Japanese Showa Period Six-Panel Gilt Screen with Blooming Cherry Tree

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese Showa period six-panel gold leaf screen depicting a cherry tree in full bloom amidst

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Textile, Wood, Paper

Japanese Showa Period Six-Panel Gilt Screen with Blooming Cherry Tree

$12,500

Japanese Four-Panel Screen, Moonlit Plum in Bloom with Bamboo

Located in Hudson, NY

Plum blossoms against gold moon with bamboo on silver ground. Modern painting in mineral pigments on silver leaf with a silk brocade border.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Japanese Four-Panel Screen, Moonlit Plum in Bloom with Bamboo

$15,800

Pair of Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screens of Seasonal Landscapes

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating pair of large Japanese Meiji period six-panel screens of seasonal landscapes with

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair of Japanese Meiji Six Panel Screens of Seasonal Landscapes

$15,000

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Herons in Willow by Water Lily Pond

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen of Herons in Willow by Water Lily Pond. Meiji period (1868 - 1912

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Herons in Willow by Water Lily Pond

$16,700

B6 Japanese Antiques Silver folding screen, 6-panel , cranes and pine

Located in Niiza, JP

Silver folding screen, 6-panel half-pair, cranes and pine Size when unfolded: 3180 x 1530 x 17 mm

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

B6 Japanese Antiques Silver folding screen, 6-panel , cranes and pine

$1,300

Pair of Japanese Showa Six Panel Screens Tales of Genji

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating pair of Japanese Showa period six panel byobu screens depicting chapters 14 and 15 on

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair of Japanese Showa Six Panel Screens Tales of Genji

$4,800

Japanese Two-Panel Screen "Flowering Tree by Edge of a Stream"

Located in Hudson, NY

Rimpa-style painting of branches hanging low next to a river, a Korin subject and Korin-style ripples in the river. Unusual technique of raised paint (gofun) covered in silver with a...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Japanese Two-Panel Screen "Flowering Tree by Edge of a Stream"

$16,800

Japan Mountain Country Home Six-Panel Silk Screen, Hasegawa Gyokujun, Fine

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a fine Mountain Country House winter screen, gold and pigment on silk ,six-panels, measuring

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japan Mountain Country Home Six-Panel Silk Screen, Hasegawa Gyokujun, Fine

$5,500

Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, Willow and Sparrows, circa 1920 Taisho era

Located in Kyoto, JP

such approaches to counter the perception of the time that Japanese art was flat. The branches have

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Silk

Japanese Painting, Framed Panel, Willow and Sparrows, circa 1920 Taisho era

$14,500

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Showa Folding Byobu Screen Playful Birds

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous and whimsical four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting birds playing in a

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Showa Folding Byobu Screen Playful Birds

$1,349

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Tale of Genji Ch. 6

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing Japanese Showa period two panel folding byobu screen featuring an illustration of an

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Tale of Genji Ch. 6

$1,800

Japanese Asian Signed 8-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Cherry Blossom Tree Screen

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous eight-panel (the screen folds in half instead of fourths due to hanging brackets on the

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Asian Signed 8-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Cherry Blossom Tree Screen

$2,995

Japanese Six Panel Screen with Cranes, Kano School, 18th-19th Century

Located in Hamburg, PA

A monumental Asian Six-panel Japanese screen with cranes and foilage along a body of water. This

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Japanese Six Panel Screen with Cranes, Kano School, 18th-19th Century

$9,500

Japan Small Gold Leaf Folding Three-Panel Tea Screen, "Contemporary Leaf"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan folding three-panel hand applied gold leaf tea screen furosaki byobu depicting "Contemporary

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold

Japan Small Gold Leaf Folding Three-Panel Tea Screen, "Contemporary Leaf"

$595

Japanese Four-Panel Folding Screen Byobu Signed Showa Period C.1950

Located in London, GB

A four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a floral scene with birds. Japan, C.1950

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Japanese Four-Panel Folding Screen Byobu Signed Showa Period C.1950

$1,717

1970s Japanese Four Panel Black Lacquer Folding Screen with Decoupage Scenes

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Japanese four panel black lacquer folding screen with decoupage of typical daily life scenes

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

1970s Japanese Four Panel Black Lacquer Folding Screen with Decoupage Scenes

$2,751

Japanese Antique Wooden Painting / Panel Painting / Sliding Door /Edo-Meiji Era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a panel painting of a sliding door from the late Edo period to the Meiji period. It's a

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Cypress

Japanese Antique Wooden Painting / Panel Painting / Sliding Door /Edo-Meiji Era

$1,500

Japanese Six-Panel Byobu Screen of Pine Trees on Gold Leaf

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exquisite Japanese six-panel byobu screen featuring pine trees on squares of gold leaf. Beautifully

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20th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Six-Panel Byobu Screen of Pine Trees on Gold Leaf

$2,400

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

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

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

$2,495

Vintage 4 Panel Gold Japanese Silk Byobu Folding Room Screen Wall Art Bird

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage hand painted Japanese byobu room screen featuring a bird perched on a flowering tree branch

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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Hardwood, Paint

Vintage 4 Panel Gold Japanese Silk Byobu Folding Room Screen Wall Art Bird

$470

Tea Ceremony Meiji Period Japanese Folding Screen Two Panels Silver Leaf

Located in Brescia, IT

Pine tree with flowers under the last snowfall: Little Japanese screen from the early Meiji period

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silver

Tea Ceremony Meiji Period Japanese Folding Screen Two Panels Silver Leaf

$4,186

Antique Japanese Two Panel Karashishi Screen, Edo Period, circa 17th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese Kano school two fold screen with a well painted scene depicting a pair of 'shi-shi

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Antique Japanese Two Panel Karashishi Screen, Edo Period, circa 17th Century

$6,600

Japanese Framed Panels, Chinese Children at Play, Kano School, circa 1850

Located in Kyoto, JP

small sliding door panels framed as a pair. Mineral pigments, ink and gofun on gold leaf. Signature

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Framed Panels, Chinese Children at Play, Kano School, circa 1850

$9,800

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landscape Hunting Scene

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a hunting scene with various warriors

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landscape Hunting Scene

$1,689

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Period Landscape Screen

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a couple on the balcony of their

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Period Landscape Screen

$1,589

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

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A beautiful large six-panel byôbu (room divider) with a refined Rinpa-style painting of different

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

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

$6,459

Japanese Asian Signed Two-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Blossoming Floral Tree

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous two-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Asian Signed Two-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Blossoming Floral Tree

$1,995

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Period Peacock Screen

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly beautiful four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a majestic peacock with a tail

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Period Peacock Screen

$1,849

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Floral Landscape Screen

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeous four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature scene/ floral landscape. The

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Floral Landscape Screen

$1,595

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Japanese Panel Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Japanese panel art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and metal, every item from our selection of Japanese panel art was constructed with great care. Find 1490 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Japanese panel art now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of Japanese panel art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of Japanese panel art, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of Japanese panel art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Japanese Studio, Mitani Toshuku and Bunto Hayashi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Panel Art?

A piece of Japanese panel art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,195, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $5,807,050.

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 Panel Art

What are Japanese panels?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Japanese panels are components of large decorative folding screens called byōbu, which translates to “wind wall.” The screens traditionally function as room dividers and feature calligraphy and decorative painting. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of decorative Japanese panels.
What are characteristics of Japanese art?
1 Answer
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.
What is the focus of Japanese art?
1 Answer
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.
What is the writing on Japanese art?
1 Answer
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..
What is the Japanese sea art called?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if art is Japanese or Chinese?
1 Answer
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.
What is the most popular Japanese art style?
1 Answer
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.
What is Japanese wall art called?
1 Answer
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.

Symbols of Happiness and Rebirth Adorn This Japanese Satsuma Bowl

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.

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

In L.A., Gallerist JF Chen Has Long Championed Eclectic Blue-Chip Design

Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.

12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.