How do I care for pith paper paintings?

Pith paper is extremely delicate and sensitive to humidity, pressure and light. Keep these works behind protective glass and away from direct sunlight to preserve the pigments. Avoid pressing against the surface or exposing the paper to damp environments, as the material can easily fracture or develop mould.

What is the difference between woodblock prints and paintings?

Woodblock prints are mechanically printed from carved wooden matrices, allowing artists to produce multiple impressions of the same design. Paintings are individually hand-drawn and painted directly onto paper or silk using brushwork. Close inspection under magnification reveals the printed ink dots or carved lines of a woodblock versus the direct brush strokes of an original painting.

How are Japanese and Chinese scrolls displayed?

Scroll paintings are traditionally hung on interior walls for specific seasons or occasions rather than left on permanent display. They are designed to be rolled up carefully and stored in protective boxes when not in view. Modern collectors often frame these pieces behind glass to protect the fragile paper from atmospheric wear while maintaining their visual appeal.

How can I tell an Edo period print from a later copy?

Edo period woodblock prints exhibit authentic paper ageing, traditional publisher marks and specific carving characteristics associated with eighteenth and nineteenth-century production. The quality of the pigments and the wear on the paper surface provide clues to age. Later reproductions often display uniform modern paper texture and lack the subtle colour variations found in genuine period impressions.

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Paper oriental artwork brings together delicate pith paper paintings, vibrant gouache miniatures and intricate woodblock prints spanning multiple centuries.

19th century

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Pair of Japanese Water Colours.

From Jane Short Antiques

£245

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Ya Ming Signed Mid 20th Century Album of Sketches Eight Ink and Watercolour Paintings Presented in an Album with Artist Seal

1940 - 1960

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Ya Ming Signed Mid 20th Century Album of Sketches Eight Ink and Watercolour Paintings Presented in an Album with Artist Seal

From Strickland & Russell

£230

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Chinese Cing Dynasty Scroll Painting of the Daoist Immortal Jade Emperor

19th century

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Chinese Cing Dynasty Scroll Painting of the Daoist Immortal Jade Emperor

From Hand of Glory

£1,200

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1900 - 1920

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Large Chinese Watercolour

From Youlls Antiques

£750

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1900 - 1920

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Large Chinese Watercolour

From Youlls Antiques

£750

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A Late C19th Chinese Gouache Painting on Pith Paper

19th century

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A Late C19th Chinese Gouache Painting on Pith Paper

From Tinker & Toad

£650

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19th century

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Good 19th Century Chinese Pith Painting Butterflies & Insects

From Rams Head Antiques

£325

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Ya Ming Signed Original Mid 20th Century Watercolour & Ink Chinese Portrait Painting

1940 - 1960

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Ya Ming Signed Original Mid 20th Century Watercolour & Ink Chinese Portrait Painting

From Strickland & Russell

£180

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Takashi Nakayama (1893-1978) Rare Signed Japanese Triptych Portrait Paintings

1900 - 1920

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Takashi Nakayama (1893-1978) Rare Signed Japanese Triptych Portrait Paintings

From Artsonline

£650

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Indian Miniature Painting Depicts a Lady Riding a Composite Camel, 20th Century

1900 - 1920

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Indian Miniature Painting Depicts a Lady Riding a Composite Camel, 20th Century

From H & H Gallery

£2,500

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Listings feature paper oriental artwork spanning the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century, utilising pith paper, silk, gouache, ink and woodblock techniques.

19th century

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19th Century Chinese Floral Painting

From Shaun King Antiques

£325

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Japanese Woodblock Prints by Kunisada Circa 1860

19th century

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Japanese Woodblock Prints by Kunisada Circa 1860

From Midwinter Antiques

£395

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Paper Oriental Artwork

Pair of Japanese Water Colours.

Ya Ming Signed Mid 20th Century Album of Sketches Eight Ink and Watercolour Paintings Presented in an Album with Artist Seal

Chinese Cing Dynasty Scroll Painting of the Daoist Immortal Jade Emperor

Large Chinese Watercolour

Large Chinese Watercolour

A Late C19th Chinese Gouache Painting on Pith Paper

Good 19th Century Chinese Pith Painting Butterflies & Insects

Ya Ming Signed Original Mid 20th Century Watercolour & Ink Chinese Portrait Painting

Takashi Nakayama (1893-1978) Rare Signed Japanese Triptych Portrait Paintings

Indian Miniature Painting Depicts a Lady Riding a Composite Camel, 20th Century

19th Century Chinese Floral Painting

Japanese Woodblock Prints by Kunisada Circa 1860

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