奥原晴湖 Okuhara Seiko (1837-1913) A female nanga artist of the Meiji era. At first, she studied painting under 牧田水石 Hirata Suiseki (1796-1869), later studied Ming and Qing painting in Edo, and became a private admirer of Zheng Banqiao (Zheng Xie). She painted with a manly and vigorous style, and her popularity was split in two with 安田老山 Yasuda Rozan (1830-1883) at the time of the popularity of literati painting in the early Meiji period. She was a woman of many anecdotes about her masculine appearance and personality, including her decision to cut her hair, which was unusual at the time. with signature 'Tokai Seiko' 東海晴湖 and seal 'Bokutoen Unro' 墨吐煙雲樓 'Guko' 虞古 奥原晴湖 Okuhara Seiko (1837-1913) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Suiboku Ink Bamboo Whole dimensions: 18.3" W x 65.6" H / 46.5cm x 166.8cm Inside dimensions: 11.7" W x 43.7" H / 29.9cm x 111cm Material: Paper Technique: Handpainted Roller ends: Bone (DAMAGE) Weight: 240g 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, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting. Shipping "FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by International AIR PACKET, EMS, or DHL. ────────────────────────────────────────────── **IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR EU BUYERS (Effective from July 2026)** Please note that the European Union is scheduled to introduce new customs regulations from July 2026. Under these new rules, the customs duty exemption for low-value imports (previously applicable to shipments valued at €150 or less) is expected to be abolished. As a result, additional customs duties and customs clearance-related fees may be charged upon import, even for low-value purchases. VAT is generally collected at the time of purchase under the IOSS (Import One-Stop Shop) system. However, under the new EU regulations, customs authorities and shipping carriers may still require payment of additional customs duties and customs clearance or duty advancement fees upon import. When shipped via "DHL Express", buyers may be required to pay: • Customs duty (currently expected to be approximately €3.00 per applicable HS code) • DHL customs advancement or customs clearance fees (typically around €15.00, depending on the destination country and carrier) Our shipments are sent under "DAP (Delivered At Place)" terms. Therefore, any import duties, customs charges, taxes, customs clearance fees, or carrier-related administrative fees that may arise are the sole responsibility of the buyer and must be paid directly to the carrier or the relevant authorities when requested. As we already provide "free international shipping" to help reduce your overall import costs, we kindly ask buyers to fulfill these import-related payment obligations and promptly complete any required payment to ensure successful delivery and acceptance of the shipment. By placing a bid or purchasing this item, you acknowledge and accept responsibility for any import-related charges that may be imposed by customs authorities or the shipping carrier. If you do not agree with these conditions, please refrain from bidding or purchasing. These charges are determined by customs authorities and shipping carriers and are beyond the control of both the seller and Catawiki. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.