Kakejiku, Vintage Wall Hanging Scroll, Colored Painting, Sugawara no Michizane, Japanese Noble,
The painting bears the artist’s signature and seal and comes with its original paper box and its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
We got it from our friend.
It was painted by Shimizu Unhou.
Shimizu Unhou was a Japanese painter who studied Japanese painting under Tora Ando. He also undertook Buddhist training at a temple and was a member of the Sanbi-kai.
Sugawara no Michizane’s famous waka poem is
Kochifukaba Nioiokoseyo Umenohana, Arujinashitote Haruwowasuruna
Bloom plum flowers’ scent on the breeze from the east. Please bloom and scent perfectly even I am far away from here.
You must not forget the spring.
Measurement
Mounting (Width x Length): 54.6cm X 187.5cm / Approx. 21 1/2″ X 73 13/16″
Painting (Width x Length): 42cm X 108.9cm / Approx. 16 17/32″ X 42 7/8″
Weight: 534g
Gross Weight incl. box: 1,121g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk
Surface: Silk
Roller Ends: Porcelain
Other Details
Box: Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Original paper box
Maker: Shimizu Unhou
Age: 2000s
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused or very lightly used)
* Minor folding creases.
* Excellent vintage condition on the mounting.
* Excellent vintage condition on the surface.
* No visible spots, stains, or discoloration on the mounting or surface.
* No visible spots, stains, or discoloration on the back surface.
* Minor scratches on the back surface.
* Minor scratches on the roller ends.
* Minor discoloration and scratches on the box.
* Light discoloration on the paper box.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
