Japanese Scroll Painting of a Hawk, Edo Period

65 inches long x 23 ½ inches wide

Japanese hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, depicting a hawk perched on a lacquered falconry perch, the perch painted with phoenix and floral motifs and hung with a knotted white cord and tassel; the bird shown in profile with finely stippled plumage and barred tail. Cursive inscription across the upper register, signed at the right and with a red seal. Mounted as a kakemono with brocade borders, paper backing and wood rollers with red knobs.

Condition: Overall toning and discoloration to the paper with widespread water staining and scattered foxing. Horizontal creasing and fold lines, surface abrasion and losses. Mount toned and lightly stained with fraying at the edges; backing with scattered stains and creasing.