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Antique Japanese Scroll: Horaisan Holy Mountain

Creator: Tsuji Kako
Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Meiji period (1868 - 1912) painting with flowering trees (possibly cherry) on a mountain ridge. Horai mountain is a mythical mountain located in China in Japanese folklore. Horaisan is a term for a goup of stones or formations in traditional Japanese gardens that are inaccessible. Horaisan are placed in gardens to remind people to appreciate the value of beautiful things we will never be able to obtain. Signature reads: Tsuji Kako. Comes in original signed box. Overall size: 53" h x 25 1/4" w, painting size: 16" h x 19 1/2" w

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Painted mineral pigments on paper, mounted with a silk border.
Condition:	Good. Good condition with good mounting.
Creation Date:	c. 1900
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	SC1026
Incollect Reference #:	302781

Dimensions

W.	25.25 in;	H.	53 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	64.14 cm;	H.	134.62 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects

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