Antique original hanging scroll of a beautiful crane and peach tree - Handpainted on silk - Samukawa Unchō 寒川雲晁 (1823-1907) - Signed and sealed Unchō 雲晁 - Japan - ca 1850-60s (Edo/Meiji period)

Antique original hanging scroll of a beautiful crane and peach tree - Handpainted on silk - Samukawa Unchō 寒川雲晁 (1823-1907) - Signed and sealed Unchō 雲晁 - Japan - ca 1850-60s (Edo/Meiji period) Wonderful old original handpainted hanging scroll of a beautiful crane Japan, ca. 1850-60s (Edo/Meiji period) Handpainted on silk Roller ends bone. Sealed and signed Good condition. Signs of wear (some wrinkles and stain) . Dimensions approx. : Total dimensions: 54,5 x 180 cm (excl. roller ends) Painting dimensions: 41 x 112,5 cm The cranes' beauty and their spectacular mating dances have made them highly symbolic birds in many cultures with records dating back to ancient times. The crane is a symbol of happiness and symbolizes good fortune and longevity because of its fabled life span of a thousand years. Very beautiful painting. Will be carefully packaged/sent by registered mail.