What is the name for a Japanese silk robe?

A Japanese silk robe is also known as a kimono, sometimes also called a wafuku or a gofuku. Traditionally these brilliantly colored robes are actually layered dresses that fold across the front and are held together with a cloth belt called an obi. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary kimonos from top sellers around the world.

How can I spot a Japanese silk painting?

A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Set of Six Japanese Meiji Period Imperial Portrait Paintings on Silk , Ca. 1880s

$63,000

Set of Six Japanese Meiji Period Imperial Portrait Paintings on Silk , Ca. 1880s

Located in New York, NY

Meiji Period (1868-1912) – Ca. 1880/1890 This group of portraits was shown at Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. DIMENSIONS (Framed) Width: 24” inches Height: 57.5

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Paintings

Materials

Silk

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Japanese Hand Painted Oil on Silk Portrait “Samurai On Horseback”, Framed, C1930

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H 14.75 in W 18 in D 1 in

Japanese Hand Painted Oil on Silk Portrait “Samurai On Horseback”, Framed, C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

Japanese Hand Painted Oil on Silk Portrait “Samurai On Horseback”, Framed, C1930 Measures- 14.75''H x 18''W x 1''D

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paint

Pair of Japanese Costume Portraits Painted on Silk, 1920's

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H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in

Pair of Japanese Costume Portraits Painted on Silk, 1920's

Located in London, GB

Two portraits of Japanese man and women in traditional costume painted on silk, circa 1920, in their original frames.

Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Six 19th Century Meiji Period Gouache Portraits on Silk

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H 29.25 in W 14 in D 1 in

Six 19th Century Meiji Period Gouache Portraits on Silk

Located in London, GB

A set of six Meiji period portraits of court figures, dressed in elaborate kimonos. Gouache on silk, set in gilded tulipwood frames.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Paintings

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Japanese Portraits On Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese portraits on silk for your home. A Japanese portraits on silk — often made from fabric, silk and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese portraits on silk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Japanese portraits on silk, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Japanese Portraits On Silk?

The average selling price for a Japanese portraits on silk at 1stDibs is $7,800, while they’re typically $2,213 on the low end and $76,636 for the highest priced.

Questions About Japanese Portraits On Silk

What is the name for a Japanese silk robe?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Japanese silk robe is also known as a kimono, sometimes also called a wafuku or a gofuku. Traditionally these brilliantly colored robes are actually layered dresses that fold across the front and are held together with a cloth belt called an obi. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary kimonos from top sellers around the world.
How can I spot a Japanese silk painting?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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