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Japanese "Refreshing Tea" Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Fine Condition
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a simple and appealing tea ceremonial announcement "Spring" Haru by HIBINO YUTAKA hand
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Vintage Simple Hand-Brushed "Peach Boy" Silk Wall Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
A simple yet captivating Japanese hand-brushed "Tea ceremony" scroll -Peach Boy- worthy of your
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Brilliant Colors Blue Kanon Guanyin Buddha Pilgrimage Silk Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual pilgrimage scroll depicting Classic figure with over 100 hand painted calligraphy black
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Find Pair Hand Painted Blue White Fuchin Scroll Weights
Located in South Burlington, VT
A hard to find pair of handcrafted and hand painted Japanese blue and white fuchin or scroll
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20th Century Japanese Scholar s Objects

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Ceramic

Japanese Fine and Rare "Shunga" Hanging Scroll, Signed and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese hand-painted Shunga erotic scene on silk scroll is an elusive one of a kind. It is accompanied by
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Japanese Fine and Rare "Shunga" Erotic Hand Scroll, Brilliant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese hand-painted Shunga erotic scene on silk hand scroll is an elusive one of a kind. According to
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Playful Birds Silk Scroll, Taisho Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of four diving birds, likely
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Old "Soaring Mallard Duck above Waves" Hand-Painted Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Old Soaring Mallard Duck Above Waves. Hand-painted scroll on paper. Dimensions: 23.5
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Icon Mount Fuji Splendor Japanese Fine Hand Painted Silk Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an eerie sense of great age and splendour is what you might feel when you gaze at this
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Asian Signed Edo Period Framed Hand Painted Tiger Scroll
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and striking Japanese Edo period tiger scroll. Hand-painted with masterful brushstrokes
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paint

Extraordinary Antique Japanese "Three Mandarin Ducks" Hand Painted Silk Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and bold Japanese antique hand painted silk scroll of three mandarin ducks in full
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Japan Important Poetry Scroll Hand-Painted Waka Calligraphy Otagaki Rengetsu
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare authentic hand-painted on paper scroll from one of Japan's most important 19th
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japan Collection Five Items Bronze Bells, Bronze Vases, Scroll Weights Reserd
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions journey. Japan Collection Five (5) Listings, total 6 items
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20th Century Japanese Showa Metalwork

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Bronze

Japan Beautiful Wine Grapes Green, Blue and Gold Antique Hand-Painted Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine , beautiful and compelling Japanese antique hand-painted scroll of wine grapes in a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Hanging Scroll of the Goddess of Mercy, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
and Japanese art, Kannon can take many forms and is often invoked to encourage fertility or alleviate
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Copper

Japanese Velvet Scroll Painting of Magpies and Chrysanthemums, Meiji Period
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese and Chinese art, the pairing of magpies and chrysanthemums conveys the visual idiom "may the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Velvet

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Sea Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Condition: Some minimal stains ¦ Axis dimensions / about 184.0 cm × about 53.0 cm. ¦ Newspaper dimensions / about 103.5 cm × about 40.5 cm. ¦ Yes Mae sign and seal, etc., ¦ Box /...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Fabric

Japan Antique "Matsuo Basho" Most Famous Poet s Scroll, Meiji 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A simple zen style Japanese antique paper scroll of Matsuo Basho - Japan's most famous poet and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japan Important 1901 Mandala Fine Hand-Painted Buddha Scroll Calligraphy Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare authentic hand painted on paper Mandala Buddhist scroll from Nichiren Buddhist
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japan Crested Myna Bird and Flowers Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Domoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautifully hand-painted on silk scroll of a crested myna bird and flowers complete with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Bone

Ancient Scholar Tenjn Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll Brilliant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of Tenjin- one of Japan's most famous ancient
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar s Objects

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Silk

Japanese Scroll Painting of Woman From Frank Lloyd Wright s DeRhode s House
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful vintage framed and matted Japanese scroll painting of a woman carrying a vase Recently
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Paint, Parchment Paper

"Rising Sun and Two Cranes" Japanese Fine Hand Painted Silk Scroll, Small Size
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine Japanese hand painting on silk scroll of a majestic pair of cranes gliding amidst the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

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Paper

Japanese Pair of Handcrafted Agate Fuchin Scroll Weights Imperial Yellow Cords
Located in South Burlington, VT
A hard to find pair of handcrafted Japanese white agate fuchin or scroll weights in a lovely mutton
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Agate

18th Century Japanese Buddhist Scroll Painting of Guanyin in Celestial Setting
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century Japanese Buddhist Scroll Painting of a full moon Guanyin with children attendants in a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japan Important "Majestic Evergreens And Golden Moon" Silk Scroll Hand Painted
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an excellent authentic hand painted on silk scroll of Fifteen Misty Evergreens under a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, wood rollers
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Two Samurai in Summer Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Taisho Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of two samurai in summer and dated 1914
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

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Silk

Sun and Waves Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Meiji 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of sun and waves dating to the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Silk

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Hand Painted Calligraphy, signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, bone rollers
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese signed antique scroll with Tiger Edo Era 18 Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
The dynamic energy of the tiger, expressed through delicate lines . The bold composition and precise brushwork combine to create a dynamic portrayal that brings an air of elegance an...
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese "Buddha and His Disciples" Hanging Scroll, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine antique Japanese hanging scroll, circa 1910 The scroll depicts Buddha and his disciples
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Paper

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Scroll Box with Gold Maki-e Lacquer Design
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese black lacquer document box with maki-e decoration of vine leaves in gold and a red
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Gold

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Box / Hanging Scroll Box / Edo / Old Storage Box
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old wooden box from the Edo period. A box containing documents and scrolls. It's black
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

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Cedar

Japanese Fine Calligraphy Scroll "SILENCE IS GOLDEN" Hand Painted Fine Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
A striking calligraphy work of art hand painted in black sumi ink in two kanji characters: "silence
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japan Antique Early Rabbit Scroll, Sumi Ink Colors, Hand-Painted and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
SALE - NOW SAVE 20% OR MORE Japan, an attractive old hand painting on paper scroll of a crouching
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Japan Fine Old Rabbit Scroll, Sumi Ink Colors, Hand-Painted and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an attractive smaller old hand-painting on paper scroll of a crouching and smiling plump
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Important Japan Antique Poetry Waka Scroll Set Four Hand Calligraphy, Fine Work
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand painted calligraphy scroll set of four (4) "Poetry
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Antique Set of Two Hand Painted "Wild Geese" Silk Scroll Set
Located in South Burlington, VT
very fine and delicate Japanese hand-painted silk scroll set of two (2) "Wild Geese" scrolls with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Blue Birds and Maples Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of blue birds and maple branches
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Japan OWL Hand-Painted Silk Scroll Signed Hashimoto Ryoka with Collector Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, hand-painted silk scroll of an owl, signed seal of Hashimoto Ryoka, bone rollers, including
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects

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Silk

Japan Antique Two Horses Hand-Painted Silk Scroll Spring Sakura Cherry Tree
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an attractive old hand painting on silk scroll of a pair of artistic horses and spring felt
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japan Fine 1896 Mandala Spirit Buddha Scroll by N. Shonin Vibrant Calligraphy
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare authentic hand painted sumi ink on paper Mandala Buddhist scroll created by
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Magnificent Koi Fish Scroll Hand Painting on Silk, Signed Triple Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a stunning large scroll painting of Koi lazily swimming in a placid pond among Momiji fallen
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japan Fine 1846 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Sumi Ink Scroll Vibrant Writing, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important Japanese Buddhist Collection dated 1846 The scroll was hand written by the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Japan Fine 1900 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Sumi Ink Scroll Vibrant Writing, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important Japanese Buddhist Collection Japanese Mandala scroll Buddhist hand painted and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

Japan Important Horse Uma Scroll Silk Painting Keisen Tomita Taisho Original Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan important horse -uma- hand-painted scroll painting ink on silk, Keisen Tomita (1879-1936
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Bone, Wood, Paper, Silk

Japan Old Pair of Birds and Flowers Silk Scrolls, Hand-Painted and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
SALE - NOW SAVE 40% OR MORE Japan, a matched pair of two (2) finely rendered birds and flowers
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Bone

Japan Horn Owl Hand Painted Antique Silk Scroll Signed Keisen with Collector Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, hand painted silk scroll of a moon light horned owl in tree, signed seal of Keisen including
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar s Objects

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Silk

Early 20th Century Japan Scroll Three Koi Fish Silk Hand Painting, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a swirl of three Koi or Carp ripple the waters in this auspicious art composition a hand
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Antique Scroll Family of Five Koi Fish Hand Painting on Silk, Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a family of Koi or Carp ripple the waters in this auspicious art composition a hand-painted
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Scroll Swirl of Five Koi Fish Hand Painting on Silk, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a swirl of Koi or Carp ripple the waters in this auspicious art composition a hand-painted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Scroll Swirl of Five Koi Fish Hand Painting on Silk, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a swirl of Koi or Carp ripple the waters in this auspicious art composition a hand painted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Superb Japanese Landscape Scroll with Sakura and Bamboo, 16th–17th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
ideal for collectors, scholars, or interior designers seeking authenticity and grace in Japanese art.
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Antique Early 17th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Scroll with Garden Scene Bird, Signed, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Wood Block Print Scroll with Garden Scene & Bird, Signed, C1920 Measures - 39" x
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Early 20th Century Asian Paintings and Screens

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Textile, Paper

Meiji Period Boxwood Scroll Weights
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of Meiji period boxwood scroll weights in the form of tied bundles of bamboo.  
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects

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Boxwood

Set of Two Kano School Painted Scrolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of two painted scrolls from Japan. The first depicts a moonlit tree while the second shows a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Ink, Paper

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Japanese Scroll Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Japanese scroll art you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Japanese scroll art — often made from fabric, silk and paper — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Japanese scroll art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Japanese scroll art, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of Japanese scroll art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kano Ansen Takanobu, Kobayashi Kahaku and Noritake are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Scroll Art?

Prices for a piece of Japanese scroll art start at $30 and top out at $85,852 with the average selling for $950.

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 Scroll Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese scrolls are commonly called kakejiku, which means “hanging scroll” in English. Japanese scrolls are used to display paintings and calligraphy, and they boast a flexible backing for rollable storage. You can shop a collection of authentic Japanese scrolls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To hang a Japanese wall scroll, first install a nail or hook in the wall. Then, hold the screen in your non-dominant hand and use a forked bamboo stick or similar implement to grip the string attached to the top. Using the stick, lift the scroll onto the hook. Then, slowly unroll the scroll. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese wall scrolls.
  • 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..
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.