What are Japanese scrolls?

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.

How do I hang a Japanese scroll?

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.

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.

Japanese Scroll Art

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Silk Painting

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Nakabayashi Chikuto Edo Period

$4,500

Kano Ansen Takanobu, Flowers and Birds, Japanese Scroll Painting

By Kano Ansen Takanobu 1

Located in Kyoto, JP

bursting with vigour beyond the confines of the scroll. On it sits a Japanese bush warbler or uguisu in

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Kano Ansen Takanobu, Flowers and Birds, Japanese Scroll Painting

$4,900

Japanese Vintage Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Scroll Weight, circa 1930

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japan. Dating from the prewar Showa period of circa 1930, these egg-shaped scroll weights are gilded

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Scroll Weight, circa 1930

$125

Japanese Pair of Handcrafted Agate Fuchin Scroll Weights Gorgeous 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 Antiquities

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Agate

Japanese Pair of Handcrafted Agate Fuchin Scroll Weights Gorgeous Cords

$55

Japanese "Beautiful Bamboo at Midnight" Fine Hand Painted Scroll Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

scroll of bamboo against a midnight moon - completely hand painted - from a Japanese artists' private

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

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Wood, Silk

Japanese "Beautiful Bamboo at Midnight" Fine Hand Painted Scroll Signed

$495

Japanese "Beautiful Caiilgraphy" Fine Hand Painted Scroll Mint, Signed, Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

scroll of calligraphy - completely hand painted - from a Japanese artists' private collection and

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

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Wood, Silk

Japanese "Beautiful Caiilgraphy" Fine Hand Painted Scroll Mint, Signed, Boxed

$99

Japanese Pair of Handcrafted Agate Fuchin Scroll Weights Gorgeous Cords

Located in South Burlington, VT

A hard to find pair of handcrafted Japanese agate fuchin or scroll weights in a lovely cream a dark

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Agate

Japanese Pair of Handcrafted Agate Fuchin Scroll Weights Gorgeous Cords

$55

Japan Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Signed Painted Calligraphy

Located in South Burlington, VT

law) (thank you wikipedia) Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in fine authentic Japanese art and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japan Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Signed Painted Calligraphy

$495

Lovely Akamatsu Kumomine Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Crane Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Biography Akamatsu Kumomine, 20th century 1892-1958 From Osaka Real name: KoAkira Character: Justice Issue: Kumomine Himejima bamboo outside the southern painter of Osaka, afte...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Lovely Akamatsu Kumomine Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Crane Painted

$1,373

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Waterfall Landscape Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Meiji period scroll paintings Japan Artist waterfall landscape painted Size Axis

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Waterfall Landscape Painted

$851

K5 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Sun, wave and crane, silk

Located in Niiza, JP

Silk, scroll tip: wood Size: Image size: 400 (W) x 1240 (H) [mm] All : 520 (W) x 1870 (H) [mm

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Silk

K5 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Sun, wave and crane, silk

$500

Bold Hand-Brushed "Horse" Calligraphy Tea Ceremony Scroll, Japanese Antique

Located in South Burlington, VT

A bold, spectacular Japanese hand-brushed "Tea ceremony" calligraphy scroll worthy of your

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Bold Hand-Brushed "Horse" Calligraphy Tea Ceremony Scroll, Japanese Antique

$650

Japan Beautiful Pink Antique Plum Hand-Painted Scroll, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

A beautiful and compelling Japanese antique hand-painted scroll of the Ume plum tree dating to the

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Japan Beautiful Pink Antique Plum Hand-Painted Scroll, 19th Century

$600

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

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Paper

Japan Antique Samurai Sword Hand Painted Scroll Brilliant Blue Colors

$788

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Silk Scroll, Hand Painted

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, remarkable HoJu scroll, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on silk, wood

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Silk Scroll, Hand Painted

$100

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Scroll size (width x height) mm 478 x 1739.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Landscape

$776

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 Hanging Scroll of the Goddess of Mercy, c. 1800

$2,580

Japanese "Six Bold Characters" Hand Painted Silk Scroll Mint and Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

A beautiful silk scroll from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels A unique big and bold hand

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

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Silk

Japanese "Six Bold Characters" Hand Painted Silk Scroll Mint and Signed

$295

Japanese Brilliant Colors White 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 Brilliant Colors White Kanon Guanyin Buddha Pilgrimage Silk Scroll

$90

Japanese Brilliant Colors Kanon Guanyin Buddha Pilgrimage Silk Scroll, Signed

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 Brilliant Colors Kanon Guanyin Buddha Pilgrimage Silk Scroll, Signed

$195

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Playful Swallows Silk Scroll, Taisho Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of four playful, diving swallows

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Playful Swallows Silk Scroll, Taisho Period

$225

Sun and Waves Japanese Hand Painted Silk Scroll, 1920s-1930s

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very fine Japanese hand painted silk scroll of sun and waves dating to the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Sun and Waves Japanese Hand Painted Silk Scroll, 1920s-1930s

$248

Mountain Minka Cottages Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Meiji

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very fine and beautifully rendered mountain scape Japanese antique hand painted silk scroll of a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Mountain Minka Cottages Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Meiji

$248

Japanese Pair of Handcrafted Agate Fuchin Scroll Weights Gorgeous 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

Japanese Pair of Handcrafted Agate Fuchin Scroll Weights Gorgeous Cords

$55

Japanese Big Old Calligraphy "BIG DREAMS" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a big calligraphy "BIG DREAMS

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Big Old Calligraphy "BIG DREAMS" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed

$99

Japanese Asian Large 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

Japanese Asian Large Edo Period Framed Hand Painted Tiger Scroll

$2,495

Japanese "Beautiful Bamboo" Fine Hand Painted Scroll Signed and Double Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

A gem from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels A unique big and bold hand painted paper

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20th Century Japanese Prints

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Wood, Paper

Japanese "Beautiful Bamboo" Fine Hand Painted Scroll Signed and Double Boxed

$595

Japanese Hard to Find Pair Handcrafted Agate Fuchin Scroll Weights

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

Japanese Hard to Find Pair Handcrafted Agate Fuchin Scroll Weights

$95

Japanese Scroll Painting, 19th Century Nachi Waterfall by Sugitani Sessho

Located in Kyoto, JP

Nachi Waterfall Sugitani Sessho (1827-1895), circa 1885 Japanese scroll painting, ink and

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Scroll Painting, 19th Century Nachi Waterfall by Sugitani Sessho

$18,500

Japanese Antique Magnifique Majestic "Prey Bird" Painted Scroll 125 Year Gem

Located in South Burlington, VT

A Gem From Nature A very fine and delicate Japanese antique entirely hand painted paper scroll

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Showa Prints

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Paper

Japanese Antique Magnifique Majestic "Prey Bird" Painted Scroll 125 Year Gem

$350

Magnificent Red-Crowned Crane Japan Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll

Located in South Burlington, VT

branches of a pine. This auspicious artistic combination from Japan is hand-painted on silk in scroll form

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Magnificent Red-Crowned Crane Japan Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll

$595

Japanese Magnificent Koi Fish Silk Scroll Hand Painting Signed 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

Japanese Magnificent Koi Fish Silk Scroll Hand Painting Signed Boxed

$236

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Naruto Whirlpools

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Hanging scroll - Awa Naruto Whirlpools view - silk colored Zaimei The Naruto whirlpools

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Lovely 20th Century Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Signed Naruto Whirlpools

$1,030

Spring Birds and Flowers, 19th Century, Japanese Scroll Painting, Nanpinha

Located in Kyoto, JP

Anonymous “Spring flowers and birds” Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk Dimensions: Scroll

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Spring Birds and Flowers, 19th Century, Japanese Scroll Painting, Nanpinha

$5,800

Jumping KOI Fish Japanese Antique Hand painted silk scroll, 1940

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a large single koi plys the waters in this auspicious art declaration of this hand-painted

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Jumping KOI Fish Japanese Antique Hand painted silk scroll, 1940

$850

Oibun Kunii Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

, of the father because it was a sister of Maruyama??In addition, he learned the art by studying with

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Oibun Kunii Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist

$761

Japanese Scroll Painting, Circa 1930 Crimson Lotus by Kobayashi Kahaku

By Kobayashi Kahaku

Located in Kyoto, JP

Crimson Lotus (Titled storage box) Kobayashi Kahaku (1896-1943) Japanese hanging scroll. Ink

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Scroll Painting, Circa 1930 Crimson Lotus by Kobayashi Kahaku

$4,500

19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting. Peonies. Hayashi Chisen, Nanpin School

By Hayashi Chisen

Located in Kyoto, JP

Hayashi Chisen (d. 1792) ‘’Peonies’’ Hanging scroll, ink, color and gofun on silk

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Silk

19th Century Japanese Scroll Painting. Peonies. Hayashi Chisen, Nanpin School

$4,750

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Waterfall Landscape Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Size Axis ... vertical 198cm horizontal 38.5cm picture ... vertical 130.5cm horizontal 27cm.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Waterfall Landscape Painted

$851

Japanese "Koi Lily Pads" Silk Scroll, Hand Painted, Mint Condition

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a brilliant hand painting on silk by Shunryu Wada of a koi and its shadow immersed just

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese "Koi Lily Pads" Silk Scroll, Hand Painted, Mint Condition

$316

Lovely 20th Tokuriki Tomiyoshiro Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Crane Painted

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Has been is the work produced by Tokuriki Tomiyoshiro known as woodblock artist, such as you can see. It is a work that makes you feel a unique calmness and taste, is very attractiv...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Lovely 20th Tokuriki Tomiyoshiro Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Crane Painted

$1,373

Japanese Scroll Weights Lovely Green and Gold Pair of Handcrafted Agate

Located in South Burlington, VT

An attractive pair of handcrafted Japanese white agate fuchin or scroll weights in a lovely color

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Late 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Agate

Japanese Scroll Weights Lovely Green and Gold Pair of Handcrafted Agate

$85

Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Mating Cranes, Pines, Flowers Silk Scroll Wood

Located in South Burlington, VT

A beautiful antique free hand rendition of a Japanese hand-printed scroll of a conjugal pair of

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Mating Cranes, Pines, Flowers Silk Scroll Wood

$405

Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted Tiger Silk Ceremony Scroll, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

A beautiful and compelling Japanese antique hand-printed scroll of a stealthy tiger scroll worthy

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted Tiger Silk Ceremony Scroll, 19th Century

$850

Red Plum Nightingale Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll, Taisho Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of a wonderful nightingale bird

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Red Plum Nightingale Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll, Taisho Period

$395

Japan Brilliant Colors Kingfisher Bird Hand-Painted Silk Scroll Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese scroll collection Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Bone

Japan Brilliant Colors Kingfisher Bird Hand-Painted Silk Scroll Fine Details

$595

Japanese Old Hand Painted Scroll Two Lucky Old Friends with Horse

Located in South Burlington, VT

hand painted paper scroll of two old friends and his horse, two of Japan's buddies signifying

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Old Hand Painted Scroll Two Lucky Old Friends with Horse

$295

Japanese Scroll Weights Lovely Green and Gold Pair of Handcrafted Agate

Located in South Burlington, VT

An attractive pair of handcrafted Japanese white agate fuchin or scroll weights in a lovely color

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Late 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Agate

Japanese Scroll Weights Lovely Green and Gold Pair of Handcrafted Agate

$45

Lovely Scroll Painting Tayama 1813-1869 Japan, 19th Century Edo /Meiji

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely painting! by ???? 1813-1869 14-1-19-1-19 Overall Perfect: Size scroll... vertical

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Fabric

Lovely Scroll Painting Tayama 1813-1869 Japan, 19th Century Edo /Meiji

$672

Magnificent Koi Fish Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Meiji Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very fine and bold Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of a jumping koi, Meiji period. Hand

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Magnificent Koi Fish Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Meiji Period

$388

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Suzuki Kason

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

/draughtsman; Japanese; Male Life dates 1860-1919 Biography Painter. Suzuki Kason was a successful

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Lovely Nihonga Scene Meiji/Taisho Period Scroll Japan Artist Suzuki Kason

$812

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll "Red Crane" With Signed Box

Located in South Burlington, VT

A beautiful antique free hand rendition of a Japanese hand painted scroll of a Red Headed Crane

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Silk

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Silk Scroll "Red Crane" With Signed Box

$95

Japan Important Massive Hand Painting Buddha Temple "Sutras" Silk Scroll, 19thc

Located in South Burlington, VT

An important Japanese large hand-painted temple -Sutras- silk scroll of Buddha, Meiji period, 19th

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japan Important Massive Hand Painting Buddha Temple "Sutras" Silk Scroll, 19thc

$995

Japanese Lovely Hand-Painted "Tea Ceremony" Tea pot Hand Painted Scroll

Located in South Burlington, VT

Attractrive composition with narrow width ideal for smaller wall spaces. Japan, A fine hand

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Lovely Hand-Painted "Tea Ceremony" Tea pot Hand Painted Scroll

$88

Antique Japanese Erotic Makimono, Long Hand Scroll, circa Early 20th Century

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Antique Japanese erotic (shunga) makimono (long hand scroll). This very unique scroll has a comic

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Antler, Paper

Antique Japanese Erotic Makimono, Long Hand Scroll, circa Early 20th Century

$3,500

Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted "Two Horses" Silk Scroll, Meiji Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

A bold, spectacular Japanese hand-brushed, hand-painted silk scroll of two horses- worthy of your

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Antique Bold Hand-Painted "Two Horses" Silk Scroll, Meiji Period

$636

Blooming IRIS Japan Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll 100 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Vermont USA has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk

Blooming IRIS Japan Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll 100 Years Old

$595

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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

What are Japanese scrolls?
1 Answer
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.
How do I hang a Japanese scroll?
1 Answer
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.
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?
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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?
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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?
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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.

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