A striking Japanese hanging scroll depicting a powerful dragon emerging from swirling clouds. The dragon is one of the most revered auspicious creatures in East Asian culture, symbolizing strength, wisdom, protection, prosperity, and the arrival of good fortune. Rendered in expressive monochrome ink, the artist captures the dragon's intense gaze and dynamic presence through bold brushwork and subtle gradations of ink. The inscription includes the cyclical year Heishi (丙辰), corresponding to approximately 1976, a fitting year for a dragon-themed work. The composition combines traditional Zen-inspired simplicity with the powerful symbolism of the dragon, making it an impressive display piece. Artist: Shunsei (春晴) Period: ca. 1976 (Heishi, 丙辰) Material: Hand-painted on silk Roller ends material: Plastic Dimensions: Scroll size: 190 cm × 51.5 cm Painting size: 111 cm × 33 cm Condition: Good vintage condition. Minor age-related stains, light foxing, slight discoloration, and small signs of wear are present. The mounting shows normal aging consistent with a work from the Showa period. Overall, the artwork remains visually appealing and suitable for display. Please carefully review all photographs before bidding. The scroll will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking. We use Japan post as a usual shipping method. Dear French buyers If you not receive the items within 2 weeks , please check the category "Recommended Letter (lettre recommandée) "with the tracking number our provided on the French Postal office online ("LaPoste.fr"). Dear buyer in Italy, After the auction, please kindly provide your Codice Fiscale via message. If we do not receive it, we will contact you by message to request it. For repeat buyers, there is no need to send it again. Thank you for your cooperation.