Scroll painting (Kakejiku) / ‘Two swimming carps with...

Scroll painting (Kakejiku) / ‘Two swimming carps with water lilies under a sakura branch (Kawabata Shunsui 川畑春翠)’ / Hand-painted on silk / Japan / Taishō period (1912-1926) Tomobako (scroll box): None Date of year: N/A jikusaki 軸先 (roller ends) : Bone Hyogu (mounting): Silk / Brocade Technique: Hand painted on silk Size: H 208 cm x W 59,5 cm (includes roller ends) Honshi (the main central artwork) size: H 113 cm x W 41 cm Weight: +/- 400 g Condition: Good condition for its age. The painting is old and accordingly bears its signs of wear such as some wrinkles and some stain, as depicted. In Japan, carp (Koi or Nishikigoi) primarily symbolize perseverance, strength, and success. Will be carefully packaged and sent by registered mail.

Estimate:£167.51

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