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 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 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 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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Bronze

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Flowers by River s Edge

$40,250

Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Yoshitsune and Benkei

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular 19th century Japanese late Edo period six-panel byobu screen depicting Yoshitsune and

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Yoshitsune and Benkei

$3,400 Sale Price

29% Off

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Gibbons in a Tree

Located in Hudson, NY

Ink painting on mulberry paper of gibbons in a tree with hints of gold in the sky.

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Gibbons in a Tree

$40,250

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy. Late Edo (c. 1850) painting of a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy

$15,000

Japanese Two Panel Screen Peonies In the Mist

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Peonies In the Mist. Showa period (1926 - 1945) painting in oil on

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen Peonies In the Mist

$16,700

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Prunus with Songbirds

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular late 20th century Japanese Showa period four panel byobu screen depicting blossoming

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Prunus with Songbirds

$3,500

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Mount Fuji Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous Japanese Showa period four panel byobu screen depicting a wooded valley landscape with a

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Mount Fuji Landscape

$2,800

Japanese Six Panel Screen Bamboo Forest in Kyoto

Located in Hudson, NY

Ink painting of bamboo on nicely patinated silver leaf. Dated 1919, Signature reads: Seikoku.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Six Panel Screen Bamboo Forest in Kyoto

$35,000

Japanese Two Panel Screen South Seas Fire Dancers

Located in Hudson, NY

Ink and color on buff ground, on paper. reads: Nankaino omoide (memory of south sea) signature and seal read: Katsuyuki. Very unusual subject matter.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen South Seas Fire Dancers

$21,275

Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Bamboo Butterfly Landscape

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Serene Japanese late Taisho period early Showa period two-panel byobu screen featuring a colorful

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Bamboo Butterfly Landscape

$3,500

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Hanaguruma Flower Cart

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Beautiful Japanese Showa period four panel silk screen depicting a colorful Hanaguruma or flower

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Hanaguruma Flower Cart

$1,800

Antique Japanese Taisho Period Byobu Four Panel Folding Screen

Located in New York, NY

Antique Byobu Four Panel Screen. Japan, late 19th to early 20th century. Taisho period.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Antique Japanese Taisho Period Byobu Four Panel Folding Screen

$2,900

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Moonlit Landscape with Geese

Located in Hudson, NY

Geese amongst the reeds under a full moon. Mineral pigments on oxidized ground with silk brocade border. Signature reads: Yoshichi hitsu.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Moonlit Landscape with Geese

$9,775

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo and Manchurian Crane

Located in Hudson, NY

Kano style painting in mineral pigments on silk with a silk brocade border.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo and Manchurian Crane

$17,825

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.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen "Spring Mist in Kyoto"

$17,800

Japanese Six Panel Screen: Clouds of Golden Mist

Located in Hudson, NY

Mineral pigments and gold on mulberry paper. Signature reads: Bunrei-Ga.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold

Japanese Six Panel Screen: Clouds of Golden Mist

$32,200

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Simple Chrysanthemums on Gold

Located in Hudson, NY

Mineral pigments on gold leaf. Not signed, by: Baikei Hitsu.

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Antique 1880s Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Simple Chrysanthemums on Gold

$9,775

Antique Japanese Ebonized Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Japanese Chinoiserie screen offers six ebonized and gilt decorated panels with a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood

Antique Japanese Ebonized Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920

$1,160 Sale Price

20% Off

Japanese Two Panel Screen Manchurian Crane and Turtles

Located in Hudson, NY

In Japan, cranes symbolize fidelity as they mate for life and turtles symbolize longevity

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen Manchurian Crane and Turtles

$17,500

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Cockscomb and Morning Glories

Located in Hudson, NY

individual panels with cotton webbing hinges (as pictured).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Cotton, Silk, Lacquer

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Cockscomb and Morning Glories

$21,000

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Winter Landscape Under Moonlight

Located in Hudson, NY

A full moon illuminating an ancient gnarled plum tree laden with snow covered blossoms. Mineral pigments on gold leaf with a silk brocade border and black lacquer trim with beautiful...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Winter Landscape Under Moonlight

$86,250

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks in Winter

Located in Hudson, NY

Fine painting of a variety of waterfowl in rich mineral pigments on gold leaf with a silk brocade border.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks in Winter

$40,250

Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Flowering White Chrysanthemums

Located in Rio Vista, CA

19th century extraordinary Japanese late Edo/early Meiji period four-panel byobu screen featuring

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Flowering White Chrysanthemums

$7,800

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Lotus Leaves and Blossoms

Located in Hudson, NY

A lotus scene with flowers in bloom floating on the water's surface. As the lotus rise from below for an enlightening process that brings an abundance of purity and beauty. Mineral p...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Lotus Leaves and Blossoms

$40,250

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Chrysanthemums Over Twig Fence

$28,750

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Cherry Blossoms Viewing Party

Located in Hudson, NY

A private viewing in picnic surrounding of nobles (probably samurai), including one woman. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with silk brocade border.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Cherry Blossoms Viewing Party

$21,275

Japanese Showa Four Panel Table Screen Noble Procession

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating Japanese Showa period for panel table screen depicting a procession of guards, nobles

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Brass

Japanese Showa Four Panel Table Screen Noble Procession

$2,000

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Venerable Plum Tree in Winter

Located in Hudson, NY

Ink and mineral pigments on silver leaf with black lacquer trim. Signature reads: Kotan hitsu. Seal read: Kotan

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Venerable Plum Tree in Winter

$30,000

Japanese Indigo Antique Boro Futon Cover or Wall Panel

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare perfect antique collection Japanese Indigo Boro Futon cover : also to use. The rare antique

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Cotton

Japanese Indigo Antique Boro Futon Cover or Wall Panel

$3,122

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Romping Cats Under Sago Palms

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Romping Cats Under Sago Palms Beautifully painted mineral pigments on

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Romping Cats Under Sago Palms

$65,000

B61 Old ]Japanese calligraphy Silver folding screen, 2-panel

Located in Niiza, JP

. *For large items, please request a quote from 1stdibs via "Shipping & Returns Ships from Japan: Rates

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

B61 Old ]Japanese calligraphy Silver folding screen, 2-panel

$700

Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, Turtles

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen, Mint Condition Japan, a superb four-panel silk screen

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, Turtles

$7,600 Sale Price

58% Off

Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist

Located in Hudson, NY

Ink (Sumi) on paper. Signature and Seal read: Kishi Ganku It is backed with paper covered in gold and silver flake. Kishi Ganku (1749 or 1756-1839) was the Edo period founder of the ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen Dragon in the Mist

$43,700

Japanese Two Panel Screen Summer Garden on Silver

Located in Hudson, NY

Flowers including peonies, dahlias, irises, and bellflowers bloom underneath a blossoming cherry tree and provide cover for a pair of quail. The structure of this garden almost resem...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen Summer Garden on Silver

$10,500

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

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Snowy Winter Landscape

$8,800

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

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Nadeshiko on Bamboo Trellis

$43,700

Japanese Hand Painted Four Panel Screen

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1861 Japanese hand painted and signed folding screen

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Vintage 1940s Paintings and Screens

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Fruitwood

Japanese Hand Painted Four Panel Screen

$1,950

Pair of Japanese Two Panel Screens: Misty Cedar Forest

Located in Hudson, NY

Enchanting grove of cedar trees in the mist with beautifully applied gold dust and mineral pigments on paper. Silk brocade border and black lacquer trim. Originally fusuma (sliding d...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold

Pair of Japanese Two Panel Screens: Misty Cedar Forest

$65,000

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Deer in Cedar Landscape

Located in Hudson, NY

Originally fusuma doors, three deer stand in a clearing in a pine forest with gold leaf mist. Mid Edo period painting in mineral pigments on gold leaf with a silk brocade border.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Deer in Cedar Landscape

$39,000

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 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Moonlit Forest Landscape with Deer

$30,000

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Summer Flowers on Silk

Located in Hudson, NY

Rimpa painting of flowers including morning glories, hollyhocks, sweet peas, nadeshiko, and daisies. Signature and seal read: Bisui

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Summer Flowers on Silk

$25,000

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Quail Amid Autumn Grasses

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Serene Japanese Showa period four panel folding byobu screen depicting three quail amid autumn

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Quail Amid Autumn Grasses

$2,000

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Chickens in a Millet Grove

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Chickens in a Millet Grove, Meiji period (1868 - 1912) painting of a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Chickens in a Millet Grove

$20,500

Japanese Six Panel Screens: Pair of Festival Carts

Located in Hudson, NY

Antique Japanese screen with Festival Cart design. Edo period painting (First half of the 19th

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Six Panel Screens: Pair of Festival Carts

$63,250

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pine on Heavy Gold

Located in Hudson, NY

Kano School painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with heavy gold leaf and a silk brocade border made of antique monk's robes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pine on Heavy Gold

$28,750

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pheasants in an Abstract Landscape

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pheasants in an Abstract Landscape. Taisho period (1912-1926) bold

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Fabric, Wood

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pheasants in an Abstract Landscape

$14,000

Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Legend of Minamoto

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating pair of large Japanese 19th century Edo period six-panel folding byobu screens

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Legend of Minamoto

$6,800 / set

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud

$18,500

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Floral Garden on Gold

Located in Hudson, NY

Peonies, marigolds and pinks next to a garden stone with soft mountain peaks in the background. Late Edo (1603 - 1868) period painting in mineral pigments on gold leaf with a silk br...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Floral Garden on Gold

$42,000

Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Tale of Genji

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Incomparable pair of late 18th century Japanese Edo period folding six-panel byobu screens

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Tale of Genji

$7,800 / set

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.

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Plum Blossom in the Mist

$75,000

Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Paragons of Filial Piety

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Late 19th century Edo period Japanese four panel folding byobu screen depicting four of the twenty

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Paragons of Filial Piety

$3,800

Japanese Kano School Four Panel Screen Birds and Owl

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing 19th century Japanese Meiji period four-panel byobu screen featuring painted panels

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Kano School Four Panel Screen Birds and Owl

$5,800

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

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Edo Two Panel Screen Birds of Prey Hawks

$4,800

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...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountains in the Mist

$20,350

Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Heian Period Flute Player

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Extraordinary Japanese Taisho period two panel byobu screen depicting Fujiwara Yasumasa playing the

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Heian Period Flute Player

$8,800

Meiji Period Japanese Four Panel Screen Bijin At Leisure

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese four panel screen: Bijin At Leisure. Ladies in a tea house with a small dog. Seal reads

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

Meiji Period Japanese Four Panel Screen Bijin At Leisure

$40,250

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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 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 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 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.