What are the features of a traditional Japanese garden?

At its most basic, the essential elements of a Japanese garden are water, stone and plants. Other common elements include garden bridges over the water source, stone lanterns, and koi ponds. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of items relating to the art of Japanese gardening from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is traditional African wooden art?

Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art 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 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 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.

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.

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Meiji periof Nature scene with herons

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Japanese art. It features gracefully depicted herons and lively swallows, set against a backdrop of lush

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Meiji periof Nature scene with herons

$2,700 Sale Price

59% Off

Japanese Ikebana or hanakago flower basket in bamboo

Located in PARIS, FR

(the way of flowers) is a traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Unlike Western floral art

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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Ikebana or hanakago flower basket in bamboo

$3,085

18th Century Nagasaki School Tiger Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Nagasaki school of painting, which often featured exotic themes uncommon in traditional Japanese art of the

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

18th Century Nagasaki School Tiger Screen

$3,128 Sale Price

62% Off

Japanese antique stone basin "Tsukubai" / Garden ornament / 1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

traditional folding fan (ōgi). In Japan, the fan shape is considered auspicious, symbolizing prosperity and

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Japanese antique stone basin "Tsukubai" / Garden ornament / 1868-1920

$800

Japanese Indigo Panel with Crest Motif in Wooden Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

composition is precise and symmetrical, yet organic in feel—hallmarks of traditional Japanese textile art

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Late 20th Century Japanese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Japanese Indigo Panel with Crest Motif in Wooden Frame

$2,800

Edo Period Seasonal Transition Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

deep symbolism in traditional Japanese art and the elegant depiction of nature's cycles. DM us to find

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Edo Period Seasonal Transition Screen

$3,208 Sale Price

61% Off

Old Japanese wooden bench/wooden chair with storage/Showa era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Benches

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Old Japanese wooden bench/wooden chair with storage/Showa era

$1,200

Antique Japanese paulownia wood drawer / early 20th century / wooden tansu

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Japanese paulownia wood drawer / early 20th century / wooden tansu

$1,200

Old Japanese wooden low bench/20th century/wooden chair/stool

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Benches

Materials

Cedar

Old Japanese wooden low bench/20th century/wooden chair/stool

$800

Simple antique Japanese wooden drawer / 1868-1920 / Meiji-Taisho period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Simple antique Japanese wooden drawer / 1868-1920 / Meiji-Taisho period

$1,200

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we shine a light on the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets

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Cedar

Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet

$2,500

Japanese antique stone Buddha "Nyoirin Kannon" Edo period / 1750-1850

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Statues

Materials

Stone

Japanese antique stone Buddha "Nyoirin Kannon" Edo period / 1750-1850

$2,200

Antique Japanese wooden wabi-sabi coffee table / 1868-1920 / sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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Wood

Antique Japanese wooden wabi-sabi coffee table / 1868-1920 / sofa table

$2,500

Japanese Ikebana or hanakago basket in wicker and bamboo

Located in PARIS, FR

”. Ikebana or Ka-do (the way of flowers) is a traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Unlike Western

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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo, Wicker

Japanese Ikebana or hanakago basket in wicker and bamboo

$3,085

Japanese Antique Edo Period Stone Buddha / 19th Century / Garden Ornament

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Japanese Antique Edo Period Stone Buddha / 19th Century / Garden Ornament

$800

Japanese antique pottery [Tamba] jar / Edo period / 1600s / Beautiful glazed

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Jars

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique pottery [Tamba] jar / Edo period / 1600s / Beautiful glazed

$1,200

Wooden workbench of a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/20th century/wall-hanging

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

world—each evoking the culture and history of its country of origin. Unlike the traditional Japanese

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings

Materials

Cedar, Lacquer

Wooden workbench of a Japanese lacquerware craftsman/20th century/wall-hanging

$1,000

Framed Midcentury Japanese Botanical Print with Gold Leaf and Green Matte

Located in Yonkers, NY

strokes, the composition evokes traditional Japanese art’s reverence for natural forms. The custom gold

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

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Glass, Paper

Framed Midcentury Japanese Botanical Print with Gold Leaf and Green Matte

$1,750

Antique Japanese wooden lattice chair / 1868-1920 / Simple and rustic stool

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique Japanese wooden lattice chair / 1868-1920 / Simple and rustic stool

$1,000

Midcentury Japanese Minimalist Botanical Print in Custom Gold Frame under Glass

Located in Yonkers, NY

the timeless elegance of traditional Japanese art paired with contemporary framing techniques. The

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

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Gold Leaf

Midcentury Japanese Minimalist Botanical Print in Custom Gold Frame under Glass

$1,750

Midcentury Japanese Minimalist Botanical Print in Custom Gold Frame under Glass

Located in Yonkers, NY

blends the timeless charm of traditional Japanese art with a refined contemporary aesthetic. The focal

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

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Gold Leaf

Midcentury Japanese Minimalist Botanical Print in Custom Gold Frame under Glass

$1,750

Antique Japanese wooden coffee table with a tasteful ink-wash pattern/Meiji

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Beech

Antique Japanese wooden coffee table with a tasteful ink-wash pattern/Meiji

$1,000

Japanese antique wooden low table/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi coffee table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

evoking the culture and history of its country of origin. Unlike the traditional Japanese antique

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

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Oak

Japanese antique wooden low table/1868-1920/Wabi-sabi coffee table

$1,400

Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910

Located in New York, NY

quiet dignity and spiritual refinement associated with traditional Japanese Buddhist art. The elongated

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Japonisme Busts

Materials

Wood

Japanese Late Meiji Period Head of Buddha in Wood, Ca. 1910

$3,800

Old Japanese Wooden Low Stool / Showa Era / Wabi-Sabi Display Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

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Wood

Old Japanese Wooden Low Stool / Showa Era / Wabi-Sabi Display Stand

$800

Imported antique mirrors remade in Japan / Meiji period / 1868-1912

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Imported antique mirrors remade in Japan / Meiji period / 1868-1912

$700

Majestic Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Theater Characters

Located in Queens, NY

in this Meiji cloisonné covered jar represents a convergence of traditional Japanese art forms

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

Majestic Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Covered Jar with Dragons, Theater Characters

$17,500 Sale Price

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Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

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Other

Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object

$800

Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

of its country of origin. Unlike the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet

$800 / set

Japanese antique long wooden low table/1868-1920/simple design sofa table

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

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Wood

Japanese antique long wooden low table/1868-1920/simple design sofa table

$1,700

Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Cypress

Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era

$700

Koi Red Crane Crowned By Takashi Murakami

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Dubai, Dubai

renowned for his vibrant and whimsical creations that blend traditional Japanese art with popular culture

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Takashi Murakami
Koi Red Crane Crowned By Takashi Murakami, 2017

$8,831

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

: Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: This box reflects traditional Japanese lacquerware techniques, emphasizing

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

$415

1974 original exhibition poster Tadanori Yokoo at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

By Tadanori Yokoo

Located in PARIS, FR

museums in Europe, is a testament to his innovative approach and his ability to blend traditional Japanese

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1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper

Tadanori Yokoo
1974 original exhibition poster Tadanori Yokoo at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, 1974

$2,373

Japanese Taishō Gold and Red Lacquer Hexagonal Planters with Reeded Cartouches

Located in Yonkers, NY

. Ideal for those looking to incorporate elements of traditional Japanese art into their home decor, these

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Gold and Red Lacquer Hexagonal Planters with Reeded Cartouches

$1,100 / set

Antique Japanese black glaze gourd-shaped vase / Edo period / Sake bottle

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese black glaze gourd-shaped vase / Edo period / Sake bottle

$800

Japanese antique pottery with very beautiful colors/ [shigaraki] Jar/1500-1600

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

the traditional Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated overseas until now, we

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Other Vases

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Pottery

Japanese antique pottery with very beautiful colors/ [shigaraki] Jar/1500-1600

$1,300

Antique Cloisonne Enameled Vase with Wisteria C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

the traditional Japanese art of cloisonné, characterized by its vibrant colors and detailed enamel

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Early 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Cloisonne Enameled Vase with Wisteria C1920

$350

Japanese Ikebana flower basket made of bamboo with its Knotty Wood handle

Located in PARIS, FR

basket. Ikebana or Ka-do (the way of flowers) is a traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Ikebana flower basket made of bamboo with its Knotty Wood handle

$3,560

Flowerball Sexual Violet No.1 (3D) 2013 limited print by Takashi Murakami signed

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Hong Kong, HK

lines between fine art and pop culture by blending elements of traditional Japanese art with

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Takashi Murakami
Flowerball Sexual Violet No.1 (3D) 2013 limited print by Takashi Murakami signed, 2013

$3,900

A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase

Located in New York, NY

scroll, showcasing the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese art. The main panel of the vase portrays

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

A 19th C. Japanese Porcelain Kutani Red Ground Scroll Cartouche Vase

$7,500

Interior of the Kannon Temple at Asakusa — Tokyo Landmark, Early Edition

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

County Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Literature: 'Shin-Hanga: New Prints in Modern Japan

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1930s Interior Prints

Materials

Woodcut

NARAZAKI EISHO
Interior of the Kannon Temple at Asakusa — Tokyo Landmark, Early Edition, 1932

$1,850

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion

Located in Palm Springs, CA

creature prominent in Japanese folklore and traditional art, revered as a powerful protector against evil

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog Temple Lion

$395

Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan

By Okazaki Sessei

Located in North Miami, FL

the essence of a transformative era in Japanese art, where traditional methods merged with evolving

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Late 19th Century Meiji Bronze Erotic Sculpture of a Nude Sitting Woman, Japan

$6,000

Early 20th Century British illustration of a hornbill bird by Edward Detmold

By Edward Julius Detmold

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

work showed great influence from traditional Japanese art, Albrecht Dürer and later the Art Nouveau

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20th Century Art Deco Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

Edward Julius Detmold
Early 20th Century British illustration of a hornbill bird by Edward Detmold

$602

Kintsugi Study Triptych: Ceramic Panels Repaired with Silver by TJ Volonis

By TJ Volonis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

repaired using the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi ('to repair with gold' - in this case, they were

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kintsugi Study Triptych: Ceramic Panels Repaired with Silver by TJ Volonis

$9,800 / set

Japanese Kimonos in Nature Motifs: Antique Heliogravures, 19th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

the gentle beauty of traditional Japanese art, capturing the harmony and balance that define the

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Kimonos in Nature Motifs: Antique Heliogravures, 19th Century

$403 / set

Japanese Monkey Prints: Serene 19th-Century Nature Studies with Peaches

Located in Langweer, NL

sensibility and deep connection to nature found in traditional Japanese art. Created in the late 19th century

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Monkey Prints: Serene 19th-Century Nature Studies with Peaches

$344

Antique Japanese Waterfowl Print: Tranquil Duck in Reeds, 19th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

for both naturalism and the refined aesthetic that characterizes traditional Japanese art. The print’s

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Waterfowl Print: Tranquil Duck in Reeds, 19th Century

$225

Japanese Contemporary White Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

symbolizing longevity, one of the most revered auspicious motifs in traditional Japanese art, set against

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary White Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

$3,950

Japanese Geisha Portrait Print: Vibrant Kimono and Serene Poise, c.1882

Located in Langweer, NL

creative vision. Collectors of Japanese prints or those interested in traditional Japanese dress and art

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Geisha Portrait Print: Vibrant Kimono and Serene Poise, c.1882

$403

A Stunning Lithograph Showcasing a Japanese Lady Dressed in Kimono, 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

addition to collections focused on Japanese art, traditional costumes, or 19th-century lithographic works.

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

A Stunning Lithograph Showcasing a Japanese Lady Dressed in Kimono, 1884

$391

Antique Japanese Bird and Landscape Print: Six Panels of Nature’s Harmony, 1882

Located in Langweer, NL

beauty of Japanese art with Western collectors. Each panel in this harmonious arrangement captures a

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Japanese Bird and Landscape Print: Six Panels of Nature’s Harmony, 1882

$272

"Kabbalah" Modern Blue, Green, and Red Hebrew Inspired Abstract Painting

Located in Houston, TX

C.G. Jung Center, Houston; and at the Oomoto School of Traditional Art in Japan. She has shown over

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1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Dee Wolff
"Kabbalah" Modern Blue, Green, and Red Hebrew Inspired Abstract Painting, 1989

$350

"Gate 5 Hekhalot Visions Flaming Letters, Fiery Creatives" Modern Abstract

Located in Houston, TX

Museum of Fine Arts Houston; the C.G. Jung Center, Houston; and at the Oomoto School of Traditional Art

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1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Dee Wolff
"Gate 5 Hekhalot Visions Flaming Letters, Fiery Creatives" Modern Abstract, 1989

$350

Miçao Kono - "Woman with Cat" (1934) - Huile sur toile

By Micao Kono

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

brushwork reflect the fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western Art Deco modernity. The

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Miçao Kono - "Woman with Cat" (1934) - Huile sur toile

$11,273

1870s-1920s wabi sabi reclaimed boat wood wall decor sculpture bamboos engraved

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

remains on the bamboo engraved area the signature "stamp" area (in traditional Japanese art, the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1870s-1920s wabi sabi reclaimed boat wood wall decor sculpture bamboos engraved

$850

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Japanese traditional art you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Japanese traditional art — often made from fabric, silk and brocade — can elevate any home. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Japanese traditional art now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of Japanese traditional art — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of Japanese traditional art, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Imaizumi Genji and Watanabe Chuzo each produced at least one beautiful piece of Japanese traditional art that is worth considering.

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A piece of Japanese traditional art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,700, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $9,750.

Questions About Japanese Traditional Art

What are the features of a traditional Japanese garden?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
At its most basic, the essential elements of a Japanese garden are water, stone and plants. Other common elements include garden bridges over the water source, stone lanterns, and koi ponds. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of items relating to the art of Japanese gardening from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is traditional African wooden art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art 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 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 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.
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.