Buddhist Painting, 16th Arhat, Muromachi-Nanbokucho P.

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1700: item #1118179
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Exceptional large, Antique Buddhist painting of the sixteenth Arhat (Cūdapanthaka) deep in thought and his young attendant presenting a tea. Muromachi - Nanbokucho Period, Late 14th C. Arhat is an enlightened being (Chinese: luohan) who remained in the mortal world to defend Buddhist doctrine. Arhats were known in India, but it was only in China and Japan that they became a more important focus for worship. Painted on silk with ink and pigments. Some stains and age related foxing are prese... Click for details

17th century fan painting mounting on scroll

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1700: item #1117961

The Momoyama and Keicho era in Japan can be compared to the baroque movement in Europe around the same time. Elaborate carvings decorated the palaces in Kyoto and Edo, gold embellishments and gold leaf was used often for screens, sliding door panels, and murals, and polychrome paints for the art work. Many artists such as Kano Eitoku, Hasegawa Tohaku were the early pioneers in bringing forth these trends but Tawraya Sotatsu and Ogata Korin continued this trend using the simple styles and designs... Click for details

Autumn Landscape by Kano Isenin Naganobu

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1837 VR: item #1117403

Kano Isen'in Naganobu (1775-1828) was trained by his father Yoze-in Korenobu and had excelled in painting and was considered to be better than his father. Isen'in was known to paint often the styles commonly found in traditional Japanese paintings and styles used by the Tosa School. In addition, Isen'in was fond of doing tea ceremony and often did tea with the lord of Matsue (Shimane Pref.) Matsudaira Fumai.

Antique Zen ink wash Painting, Kanzan & Zittoku

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1900: item #1117400
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Interesting and unique Zen ink wash painting of scroll and bamboo broom featuring Kanzan and Jittoku, who are Zen eccentrics thought to have lived at a monastery on Mt. Tendai in China during the Tang period (618-907). Both of them were no better than beggar but had a thorough knowledge of Buddhist philosophy. Kanzan often depicted holding a scroll, presumably of his poetry, while Jittoku holds a broom, indicating his position as a scullion at a monastery. Their unconventional appearances have o... Click for details

Japanese Scroll Painting Jumping Carp by Tetsuro

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1940: item #1116837
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Very fine image is painted with ink and color on silk.
Signed artist name "Tetsuro" and sealed.
Sugimoto Tetsuro (1899-1985) studied under Yamamoto Shunkyo in Kyoto.

Measurements ab... Click for details

Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) - 'Beggar of verse'

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1900: item #1116608

A tanzaku or poem slip mounted as a hanging scroll by Otagaki Rengetsu. A very rare and beautiful poem by the famous nun. Kotonoha no/ michi no katai to/ narite dani/ ochichiru tsuyu no/ tama hirohaba ya. The translation of the poem reads; 'When people laugh at me for dressing like a beggar. Yes, I have become a Beggar of verse: Trying to pick out words As if they were pearls Of falling dew'. Translation provided by John Stevens. The condition of the poem slip is reasonably good, as is the sc... Click for details

Japanese Antique Scroll Painting of Plum Branch

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1900: item #1115999

Antique Japanese scroll painting depicting a plum branch in early blossom, Kano School, painted in sumi ink and light mineral colors on silk, signed, beautifully antique silk brocade mounting, light foxing, ivory ends, signed Tsunehobu. Total size: 73" high x 22 3/4" wide (24 3/4" wide including ends). Size of painting: 40 1/4" high x 18 1/8" wide.

Satake Eikai (1803-1874) - Bird and Flower screen pair

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1900: item #1115844

A pair of two fold silk screens which were originally mounted as sliding doors. This conversion and screen mounting was done in the earlier part of the 20th century. Each screen measures 69'' by 69'' (175 by 175 cm). Insects have created some holes around the hinges. This damage is completely stable. There are some marks present on the silk screens, a few areas of uneven discoloration. Overall the screens are in reasonable condition and do not need to be restored. Satake Eikai (... Click for details

Satake Eikai (1803-1874) - Bird and Flower screen pair

Japanese: Paintings: Screens Pre 1900: item #1115843

A pair of two fold silk screens which were originally mounted as sliding doors. This conversion and screen mounting was done in the earlier part of the 20th century. Each screen measures 69'' by 69'' (175 by 175 cm). Insects have created some holes around the hinges. This damage is completely stable. There are some marks present on the silk screens, a few areas of uneven discoloration. Overall the screens are in reasonable condition and do not need to be restored. Satake Eikai (... Click for details

Japanese Antique Ink Wash Painting, Bamboo,18C.

Japanese: Paintings: Scrolls Pre 1800: item #1115830
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Bamboo leaves swaying in the wind, depicted with fine ink wash on silk.　This simple painting would have been selected to hang in summer or tea scene. The painting has an old mounting consistent with age. Both　painting and mounting are in excellent condition. This fine work attributed to Yanagisawa Kien from studying seals, who was one of the foremost artists of Japanese literati painting (Nanga or Bunjinga) active during mid Edo period, 18th century. One of his masterpieces is coll... Click for details