I think this was from the early 1900s, but have little to go on. Watercolor or ink on silk.

Recentry bought this statue that is supposed to be from the Ainu tribe in Japan, can anyone tell me more infirmarion about it and what the symbol means on its palm?

Asian watercolor on silk paper

Happy Sunday all!

What's going on here? We have a very pretty albeit quite commercial print here by an artist known only as "treechild" as well as an older work it may be based on by a Chinese artist.

Is this even a Japanese style? Because everything similar I could find was from China. I'm confused and I don't know anything about non-woodcuts.

It makes sense that both countries would have really beautiful pen and ink drawings, because of children being trained to write beautiful characters and gaining great competence with the brush. I just want to know if "Treechild" is making an homage to a style and if so, what style, and, for example, if that's real Japanese writing, because the characters look quite... Loose

Picked this up at a flea market and I’m looking to see if there’s anymore information to be gained from the signature.

PM if you're a buyer based in JP

Picked this artwork from a flea market in Japan - unable to identify the artist with the signature - can someone please help if this art style looks familiar

This is a metal, seemingly japanese (seems to have a samurai hairstyle) figurine head.

A scratch test revealed silver metal.

It is not magnetic.

When scratched against an unfinished tile it left a grey-brown streak.

It is 1.5 x 2 x 2.5 inches, 237 grams and has a specific gravity of 6.8.

It was found in field in the upper Midwest.

I've posted this elsewhere but nobody could help. Hopefully you will. It appears to be old, at least a couple hundred...

I got this jewelry box from my great grandmother I wanted to see if anyone could help me find the doll that goes inside it and any tips on restoring it to its glory? If anyone can give me the name to find things for it google search is really no help.

I hear that Ukiyo-e has its origins in Chinese woodcuts, but it evolved into a different animal in Japan.

My impression is that Ukiyo-e was much more closer to popular culture than was most art in most of the world, woodcuts in China were still mostly for religious texts and for high nobility.

I was wondering how this development happened, what was the cultural and social influence this had and how the closeness it had with popular culture changed how it interfaced with society.

I acquired these pictures and would like to know the artist’s name. Any help is much appreciated, thank you.

[A Miracle: Fewer than 100 Pieces Worldwide] This is a rare F8 size oil painting by Soichiro Tomioka, the master of "Tomioka White." His unique white paint has not yellowed at all even after half a century, and the 3D texture of the snow and trees, painted with a hand-forged long knife, is overwhelming. It is the epitome of Japanese minimalism, which once captivated even the Rockefeller family. Most of his works are held in major museums around the world, and they rarely appear on the market. When displayed on a white wall in a living room or study, or in a modern space with exposed concrete, it creates a sophisticated and luxurious space, as if a window to a tranquil snow country has opened. Just one piece will elevate the status of the room. We are looking for an enthusiastic collector who will carry on this "world of white." If you are interested, please check my profile. #SoichiroTomioka #富岡惣一郎 #ArtCollector #FineArt #MinimalismArt

Hi Reddit collectors,

I wanted to share this stunning piece by Japanese oil painter Soichiro Tomioka (1922-1994). For those who aren't familiar with him, his story and technical mastery are absolutely mind-blowing.

Why he is a hidden gem in the art world:

• Unique Medium & Technique: He custom-developed his own original white paint called "Tomioka White," which never yellows or cracks over time. He painted his iconic snowy forests using an extra-long, custom-forged palette knife instead of brushes—the knife texture and 3D contrast are incredible.
• International Recognition: In the 1960s, he moved to NYC, where his work received massive critical acclaim. Prominent figures, including the Rockefeller family, highly collected his pieces.
• Museum-Grade Legacy: He is so highly regarded in Japan that there is a dedicated museum just for his works (The Tomioka White Museum).
• Extreme Rarity: His total output is very limited. Nearly 600 of his major works are permanently housed in Japanese museums. Over the last few decades, fewer than 100 of his pieces have ever appeared on the global auction market. It is extremely rare for his work to enter the private market.

The texture of the knife strokes and the pristine "Tomioka White" are truly mesmerizing in person.

Note for collectors: I am currently open to passing this piece along to a serious collector.

Feel free to send me a DM (Direct Message) if you are interested or want to know more details about this piece.

Confused about this tattoo that its a hanya or ONI

Hi everyone,
I recently picked up this beautiful, deep porcelain bowl and would love to get your thoughts on its exact age and origin.
Here are some details:
• Interior: Features a central dragon painted in iron red and light green/yellow, surrounded by a dense cloud/wave pattern. The rim has a heavy gilt brocade background with alternating cloud-shaped cartouches depicting landscapes (pines), floral motifs, and what look like stylized guardian lions (Komainu).
• Exterior: Decorated with a continuous underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red floral vine pattern (karakusa / peonies).
• Base: Completely unmarked. It has a clean, smooth unglazed foot rim and a simple blue line/pétal design on the back.
• Condition: Flawless. When tapped, it rings with a beautiful, crystal-clear, high-pitched "kling" sound, so there are absolutely no hidden hairline cracks or structural issues.
Based on the style and the clean foot rim, I’m leaning towards the late Meiji era to early Taisho period (around 1900s–1920s) manufactured for export, but I'd love to hear from the experts here.
Does anyone recognize the specific pattern, or could point me toward a potential kiln or region in Arita?
Thanks in advance for any insights!

Hello Redditor’s I was wondering if anyone could provide any info on this picture it was bought from a second hand shop on the Isle of Wight in I believe 90’s early 2000’s but not exactly sure off the timeline it belongs to my boss who is convinced it is worth something Iam not however so sure but have exhausted my limited knowledge of art and research skills and was hoping I could pick your brains

I found this incredible byobu screen in my parents’ storage. They purchased this a few decades ago at an art auction. I’m trying to find info on the provenance or artist, and I think I narrowed down the calligraphy as reading Chisoku-ken, but for the life of me am not able to read the seal script. I tried using a seal script decoder with no luck. Hoping one of you lovely folks can help out!