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Two Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Paintings
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Description
Two Japanese Scroll painting depicts scenes from the Tale of Genji (Genji-E), from Edo period. These painting were purchased from Odewara Shoten in the Imperial Hotel of Tokyo in 1961. It comes with a copy of original document from the gallery that certifies the age to be of Bunkwa period (1804-1816). It also shows the date of purchase and a handwritten note on the subject matter and technique.
These scrolls were stored away in wood boxes by the estate until now. They are similar in size but with different brocade borders.
Individual scroll may be purchased at 2500 each. -
More Information
Origin: United States Period: 19th Century Materials: paper, brocade Condition: Good. Good antique condition. The paper surface shows slight toning, spotting and fading as shown. Creation Date: early 19th century Styles / Movements: Asian Art Incollect Reference #: 343998 -
Dimensions
W. 17 in; H. 48 in; D. 0.2 in; W. 43.18 cm; H. 121.92 cm; D. 0.51 cm;
Message from Seller:
Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion