Old very beautiful scroll painting, incl. tomobako (storage box) - Handpainted on silk - 'Singing Swallow on a Willow Tree' - With signature 'Tamada...' 玉田... - Japan - ca 1920-30 (Late Taisho/Early Showa period)

Old very beautiful scroll painting, incl. tomobako (storage box) - Handpainted on silk - 'Singing Swallow on a Willow Tree' - With signature 'Tamada. . . ' 玉田. . . - Japan - ca 1920-30 (Late Taisho/Early Showa period) Incl. signed tomobako (wooden storage box) Signed and sealed Handpainted on silk Roller ends wood Dimensions: Total dimensions: approx. 50 x 168 cm (excl. roller ends) Dimensions painting: approx. 35,5 x 93,5 cm Good condition, signs of age (some wrinkles and stain) as depicted. In Japan and China, the swallow (tsubame) is often shown with the willow. They are seen as good companions and are symbols of happiness and harmony. The swallow is gregarious and friendly, and the willow growing in the courtyard of the house seems like a close companion. Together, the graceful flight of the swallow and the delicate sweep of willow branches suggest beauty and elegance. Will be carefully packaged and sent by registered mail.