百々竹霜 Dodo Chikuso (b1906) Born in Mie Prefecture, he was a Japanese painter who studied under Imai Keiju of the Maruyama school. He left behind numerous hanging scrolls depicting birds and flowers throughout the seasons, such as plum blossoms and nightingales, and irises and cormorants, and is beloved for his elegant style characterised by a soft brushstroke. with signature and seal 'Chikuso' 竹霜 A quiet touch of autumn color gathers around the red maple leaves in this work by Dodo Chikuso (b. 1906), their vivid tones setting the stage for the small bird perched lightly on a branch. The composition feels intimate and unforced—the bird’s poised stillness, the gentle curve of the twig, and the soft gradation of seasonal reds all shaped with the elegant brushwork that defines Chikuso’s style. Trained in the Maruyama school under Imai Keiju, he brings a clarity of line and a warmth of observation that make his bird‑and‑flower paintings feel both refined and alive. His signature and seal “Chikuso” appear with quiet assurance, completing the scene without disturbing its delicate balance. Accompanied by its original tomobako, the scroll introduces a calm, graceful presence into a room. Over time, it becomes more than an autumn vignette; it becomes a gentle reminder of attentiveness, transience, and the understated beauty Chikuso found in the changing seasons. 百々竹霜 Dodo Chikuso (b1906) Japanese kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Small Bird Perched on Red Maple Tree with Original Box (Tomobako) Whole dimensions: 17.3" W x 72" H / 44cm x 183.1cm Inside dimensions: 10.7" W x 45.6" H / 27.2cm x 116cm Material: Silk Technique: Handpainted Roller ends: Bone Weight: 540g including Original Box (Tomobako) 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, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting. Shipping "FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by International ePacket Light, EMS, or DHL.