神阪春圃 Kamisaka Shunho (b1877) A Japanese-style painter from Osaka. He studied under Takaya Shoho, learning the Maruyama school style of painting. with signature 'Shunho' 春圃 and seal 'Kamisaka Shunho' 神阪春圃 This hanging scroll (kakemono) presents a refined depiction of a performing monkey (猿回し sarumawashi) dressed in ceremonial attire, painted in the Maruyama school style. The artist, Kamisaka Shunho (b. 1877), was a Japanese-style painter from Osaka who studied under Takaya Shoho, inheriting the naturalistic and expressive techniques of the Maruyama-Shijō tradition. The monkey, anthropomorphized in an elegant kimono and formal headwear, holds ritual implements such as a fan and bells, evoking themes of festivity, theater, and folk performance. The composition blends humor with reverence, reflecting the Edo-period fascination with animals as symbolic and narrative subjects. The scroll is signed ‘Shunho’ and bears the artist’s seal ‘Kamisaka Shunho’. This scroll is not only a charming example of nihonga (Japanese-style painting), but also a culturally rich artifact that bridges fine art and folk tradition. It comes with a wooden storage box, ensuring safe keeping and presentation. 神阪春圃 Kamisaka Shunho (b1877) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / 猿回し Sarumawashi - Performing Monkey with Box Whole dimensions: 15.6" W x 73.6" H / 39.8cm x 187cm Inside dimensions: 9.4" W x 41.9" H / 24cm x 106.5cm Material: Silk Technique: Handpainted Roller ends: Bone Weight: 550g including Box Condition Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, CREASE a little, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting. Shipping "FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by Registered Airmail, EMS, or DHL.