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Yoshitoshi Woodblock Print Samurai 100 Views of the Moon "Tumbling Snow" c1886
By Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Located in Portland, OR
by the great Japanese artist Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839 to 1892). It shows the great samurai Kobayashi
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

A four-panel folding screen depicting a Yamabushi and two Samurai
Located in Milano, IT
A Japanese four-panel screen painted on paper and enriched with gold powder, depicting a dramatic
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

A pair of six-panel screens depicting two samurai archers on horseback
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of six-panel screens depicting a scene in which two samurai archers on horseback are in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Edo-Era Samurai Helmet and Mask Set, an Authentic Piece of History from the 17th
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese art, culture, and history, and will surely be a prized possession for years to come. Please note
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Rimpa Painting of Fans on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century) Rimpa School painting of fans featuring traditional motifs in Japanese art: samurai
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

inkan of samuraicat
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
. Posing a new view on the traditional norms, Ando is a modern samurai of the Japanese art. Hiro Ando
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass

inkan of samuraicat
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
. Posing a new view on the traditional norms, Ando is a modern samurai of the Japanese art. Hiro Ando
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Plexiglass

Japanese Edo Period Samurai Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
Japanese Edo period samurai half-face mask with mustache. In good vintage condition with age
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Japanese Bronze Samurai Figure, Meiji Period
Located in London, GB
A fine signed Japanese bronze Samurai warrior advancing with a katana, wearing a richly decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Samurai Handcuffs, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A hard to find Japanese antique pair of silver plated iron Samurai handcuffs dating to the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Japanese Meiji Samurai Armour Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
A Japanese Meiji Samurai armour chest, dating from the early 19th Century. This Meiji armour chest
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Midcentury Ceramic Japanese Tile Art of a Samurai Framed 12 Tiles
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous abstract depiction of a Japanese Samurai in ceramic tile, 12 pcs framed and matted
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Hardwood

18th Century Japanese Samurai Hat Jingasa, Edo
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese samurai Hat Jingasa. Edo,18-19 th.c KK14 Edo,18-19 th.c Good original condition with
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period
Located in Austin, TX
Created for Bunraku theatre, this Bunraku, known in Japan as a Ningyo Jorurui, depicts a samurai
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metallic Thread

Japanese Antique Samurai Quiver and Bamboo Arrows
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique Samurai leather and embossed quiver -Ya- and six (6) handmade bamboo arrows A
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Samurai Warrior Paper Mache Lacquer Japanese Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Samurai Warrior Japanese Figure - A vintage figure with full wardrobe in very intricate and well
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japan Bronze Samurai Horse Bell , 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind rare Samurai horse accessory discovered from our recent Japanese acquisitions
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique samurai conch war trumpet Horagi - massive size A rare find. This is a very
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Book
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dated 1875 Important Japanese complete antique Collector Coins Samurai woodblock print book
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Samurai Falcon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Japanese Showa period two-panel byobu screen featuring a white falcon hunting bird tied
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Fine Old Samurai Pavilion and Minka House Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful two sided, double thick quality Japan, a fine hand-carved double thick, double sided
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Samurai Lacquered Quiver with Six Arrows
Located in South Burlington, VT
38 inches long and arrows are 35 inches long Provenance: old Japanese samurai collection found in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Samurai Complete Armor Yorai, Fine Craftsmanship
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Yoroi Samurai adult armor hand made in Japan complete with all parts with all authentic materials
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar s Objects

Materials

Iron

Japanese Brass Inlaid Meiji Period Bowl Depicting Samurai Warriors
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Japanese brass inlaid Meiji period bowl depicting Samurai warriors. Dimensions: 13” diameter x 9
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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Yoroi Samurai Armor, Dragon Pattern, Originating from Osaka Japan
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Incredible and particularly beautiful Yoroi samurai armor, Dragon pattern, originating from Osaka
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20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Six-Panel Screen Samurai Armour
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating Japanese Meiji period six-panel screen depicting a samurai dressing into traditional
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japan Remarkable Pair of Samurai Horse Parade Ornaments with Ten Bells
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a remarkable pair of samurai horse parade leather and bronze bell ornaments dating to the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Elm Wood and Cloisonné Samurai Sword Stand Display
Located in San Francisco, CA
drawer (please see all photos). Swords not included. Japan, 1870-1899.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique samurai conch war trumpet Horagi with fine black lacquered mouth piece, Meiji
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Antique "Samurai Story Tale" Framed Woodblock Print Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A framed pair of vibrantly hand painted Japanese antique "Samurai Tale of Soga Brothers" Woodblock
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Prints

Materials

Paper

Scarce Japan Antique Collector Coins Samurai Woodblock Complete Book
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Japanese complete antique Collector Coins Samurai woodblock print book, complete
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese samurai/warrior doll shadow puppet. Oshie, which
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Paper

Samuraï armor
Located in Brussel, BE
Amazing and unique Samuraï armor
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Kneeling Samurai Warrior, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Japanese Kneeling Samurai Warrior, Circa 1870-1880. Japanese Meiji period samurai with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric

JAPANESE 1920 WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH WATERCOLOUR PRINT GEiSHA GIRLS SAMURAI WARRIOR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Japanese Woodblock Triptych watercolour print of Geisha Girls and Nobel Samurai Warriors in a 1900's
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Japonisme Prints

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Wood

Japanese Antique Samurai Iron Arrow Collection Ya, 18th-19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan! This is a superb collection of seven (7) 100-200 year old Samurai iron arrow heads. These are
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Pair of Japanese Abumi Samurai Stirrups with Dragons, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Inlaid with brass and silver, this extraordinary pair of Japanese bronze stirrups, known as Abumi
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Iron

Japanese Fine Antique Samurai Indigo Dyed "Haori" Jacket, Immediately Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
An exceptionally fine quality Japanese fine antique samurai blue indigo dyed Haori jacket, late Edo
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cotton

Important Japan Samurai Antique Woodblock Book Set 132 Prints 1857
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Story of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Japanese Woodblock Print Book in the Edo Period, 19th century Samurai
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japan Antique Samurai Sword Hand Painted Scroll Brilliant Blue Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare gem seldom available, even in Japan. A very fine and impressive Japanese antique hand
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Samurai Wine Gourd "Hyotan" Curvaceous Form, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
inches long and 5.5 inches wide Provenance: old Japanese samurai collection coming from a northern
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Natural Fiber, Wood

Samurai - Original Woodcut by Japanese Master 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Samurai is an original print realized by an anonymous japanese Master in the XIX century. Colored
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19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Japanese Oshie Pressed Textile Samurai Warrior Framed Shadow Puppet Doll
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting, handcrafted work of a Japanese samurai/ warrior doll/ shadow puppet. Oshie
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper, Textile

Japanese Big Antique Pair Bronze Samurai Couple Man and Wife
Located in South Burlington, VT
First pair we've seen A fine antique pair (2) of larger scale Japanese Samurai Hand Cast Bronze
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Fan Painting with Scenes of a Samurai Battle
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Delicately painted Japanese fan painting with a depiction of samurai warriors engaged in battle
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Exceptional Antique Samurai Sword Saya Scabbard Red Nuri Lacquer
Located in South Burlington, VT
An important and exceptionally fine quality Japanese antique Samurai sword scabbard for wakizashi
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Japanese Antique Samurai Lacquered Quiver and Six Arrows, Signed, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
38 inches long and arrows are 35 inches long Provenance: old Japanese samurai collection found in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Pottery Moon Flask Vase Samurai 1880
By Satsuma
Located in Portland, OR
A magnificent antique Japanese Meiji period Satsuma pottery moon flask vase, circa 1880. The vase
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Important Japan Samurai Antique Woodblock Complete Book Set, 100 Prints, 1843
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Japanese complete antique Story of Samurai woodblock print book set including about one
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Important Japan Samurai Antique Woodblock Complete Book Set, 162 Prints, 1857
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Story of Toyotomi Hideyoshi Japanese woodblock print book in the Edo period, 19th century Samurai
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Samurai Three Carved Bamboo Iron Arrows, hard to find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Samurai hand carved bamboo and feather arrows coming from an old Japanese private collection we accessed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi with Fine Painting, Edo Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique Samurai conch war trumpet Horagi with fine painted and lacquered mouth piece, Edo
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Antique Samurai Lacquered Quiver Six Gold Arrows, Signed, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
38 inches long and arrows are 35 inches long Provenance: old Japanese samurai collection found in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Important Japan Samurai Antique Woodblock Complete Book, over 200 Prints, 1870
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Japanese complete antique Story of Samurai woodblock print book set including ten (10
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japan "47 Ronin" Samurai Antique Woodblock Complete Book , 53 Prints, 1869
Located in South Burlington, VT
art of calligraphy arrows and bows, Yari long armaments life in samurai village Samurai
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Fine Antique Samurai Horse Riding Crop, Mother Pearl, Bronze Finishes
Located in South Burlington, VT
An exceptionally fine quality Japanese antique Samurai horse riding crop -muchi- crafted of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Samurai Bow, Quiver, Arrows, Complete Boxed Set, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
inches long and quiver 38 inches long Provenance: old Japanese samurai collection found in Otsu Japan
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Bamboo, Wood

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Japanese Samurai Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Japanese samurai art you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of Japanese samurai art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of Japanese samurai art bearing hallmarks is very popular. Samurai Shokai, Eisuke Miyao and Japanese School each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of Japanese samurai art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Samurai Art?

Prices for a piece of Japanese samurai art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $195 and can go as high as $385,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.
Questions About Japanese Samurai Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese samurai traditionally wore a kimono as a base everyday style. When they went out, they would layer a kamishimo over the kimono. This consisted of a sleeveless jacket and oversize trousers. They would wear a set of armor called a yoroi when they were preparing for a fight. Browse a range of samurai-inspired pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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..
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    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 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.
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    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.
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    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.