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Chrysanthemums have long been prized in China as an elixir of eternal life and longevity, and have been cultivated as medicinal plants since ancient times. It is said that it was brought to Japan from China during the Nara period (8th C.). It seems that various varieties of chrysanthemums wer...

Kano Tsunenobu (1636-1713) was the eldest son of Kanō Naonobu (1607-50), younger brother of the renowned artist Kanō Tan'yū (1602-74). When his father died, Tsunenobu became a pupil of his uncle, and derived elem...

It depicts a beautiful woman wearing a gorgeous kimono with patterns of musical instruments such as drums and shibori drawn on it. This work depicts a courtesan in the early 18th century, with her luxurious kimono, tortoiseshell comb, long hairstyle hanging down her back, and the way she ties her obi. In her hand, a hat called eboshi, which was used in Noh theater, and a fan were pa...

The subject depicted is an offering made to welcome the New Year's god "Toshigami", and all of the decorations have a meaning. The round tiered ...

Some insignificant light marks and foxing are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting is in very good condition with the age. The frame is in very good condition.

Painting: W17 3/8” x H41”(44cm x H104cm)
Frame: W25 5/8” x H52 1/2”(W65cmx H133.5cm)

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Some light marks and foxing are present on the painting itself, otherwise the painting is in good condition with the age. Some light crease, marks, damage are present on the scroll mounting.

Painting: W16 1/8” x H43 1/4”(41cm x H110cm)
Scroll: W20 7/8” x H77 1/8”(W53cmx H196cm)

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The Kano school is a group of painters who produced fusuma (sliding doors) and wall paintings as official painters for the shogunate at their castles and houses. It reigned at the center of the art world for about 400 years from the Muromachi(1338-1573) to the Edo period(1603-1868). Many of the works of the Kano...

Some insignificant light marks, light crease, foxing and tiny insect damages are present on the painting itself, some light marks and light crease are present on the mounting itself, otherwise the piece is in fine condition for the age. It is accompanied by a paulownia wood storage box.

Painting: W10 7/8” x H25 5/8” (W27.5cm x H65cm)
Scroll: W16�...

Yamamoto Baiitsu(1783-1856) was a Japanese Nanga/literati style painter of the late Edo period (1603-1868). Studied painting with famous painter Cho Gessho（1772-1832）. Baiitsu was excellent at painting flowers and birds. In his later years, he remained as the official painter of the Nagoya clan.

Some light marks and light crease are present on...

Some light crease and insignificant light marks are present on the painting itself, and some insignificant light crease, traces of restoration of insect damage, and other light aged damage are present on the scroll mounting due to its great ag...

Tanomura Chokunyu (1814-1907) was a Japanese nanga(literati) artist. He learnt painting under Tanomura Chikuden, and for his rare talent, he was later adapted as a son. He became a leading figure in the improvement of Nanga art ci...

Inoue Rosen was a Okayama born Japanese painter active during Taisho(1912-1926) and Showa era (1926-1989) in Japan. He first studied Japanese painting under Ono Seiun in Osaka. Afterwards, he entered Kikuchi Hobun(1862-1918)'s art school in Kyoto, where -he learned the Shijo school of painting, which is a descendant of the Maruyama school, and served as the school's head. ...

Mizutani Hounen(1898-1938) was a Nagoya born Japanese painter. He studied under Nakajima Yuunen(1833-?) and Ishikawa Yuurin(1870-1952). He was adept at painting of bird and flower, especially peacocks. He was selected for Bunten art exhibitions.

Some light marks, light damage and foxing are present on the painting and scroll mounting.There is a little damage is present on the scroll end,otherwise the piece is...

Ichiyo Kannon/guanyin Bodhisattva, the Goddess of Mercy with heart sutra. Painted with ink and pigments on silk. Signed and sealed. It is dated as painted in 1922.

It is based on a legend that is said the Kannon Bodhisattva saved Zen Master Dogen(1200-1253) while he was traveling to China for Zen Buddhism. On the way home, he was hit by a terrible storm, so he recited the kannon heart Sutra with all the heart, the Kannon Bodhisattva appeared on the lotus petal, and the wind and rain cal...

Tanomura Chokugai(1905-1997) was a Japanese painter born in Kyoto. Great-grandson of Tanomura Chokunyu(1814-1907). He studied under Tanaka Hakuin(1866-1934). He was a member of the Kyoto Japanese Painters Association and chairman of the Kyoto Shogain.

Some insignificant marks and foxing are present on the painting itself, and some marks, very light. crease, insect...

Juseki is an abbreviation for landscape stone, which means a stone that is a scaled-down version of the natural scenery, a stone that resembles a certain shape, or an abstract stone that evokes intimacy and an elegant imagination that is difficult to describe. Furthermore, in the painting, a mushroom called reishi, which has bee...

Bodhidharma is a monk who is said to be the founder of Zen Buddhism in China. Although there are many legends about him, and some things are unknown during his lifetime, it is certain that he was a real person, and he is important as the founder of Zen Buddhism, a form of Buddhism that developed independently in China and then Japan.

Kanokogi Takeshiro(1870-1941) studied painting techniques with Sangorō Matsuyama in his homet...