A SCROLL PAINTING OF EBISU FISHING FOR A MINOGAME
A SCROLL PAINTING OF EBISU FISHING FOR A MINOGAME
Japan, 19th century to Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely painted with ink on paper and mounted as a hanging scroll with a silk brocade frame, depicting Ebisu, the god of the fishermen, fishing for a minogame. Artist seal and signature are to be found at the lower right and calligraphy at the upper left.
SIZE 121.5 x 55 cm (total) and 37 x 50 cm (image only)
Condition: Fair condition with some wear, creasing, minor soiling, and losses, the colors faded.
Provenance: French private collection.
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A SCROLL PAINTING OF EBISU FISHING FOR A MINOGAME
Japan, 19th century to Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely painted with ink on paper and mounted as a hanging scroll with a silk brocade frame, depicting Ebisu, the god of the fishermen, fishing for a minogame. Artist seal and signature are to be found at the lower right and calligraphy at the upper left.
SIZE 121.5 x 55 cm (total) and 37 x 50 cm (image only)
Condition: Fair condition with some wear, creasing, minor soiling, and losses, the colors faded.
Provenance: French private collection.
