Hanging scroll: Chinese general Guan Yu - Paper, Silk, Wood - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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A Japanese Edo period hanging scroll of Guan Yu, signed and original, painted on silk with ink, watercolour and gouache, showing Guan Yu seated on a rocky throne with a tiger skin, accompanied by an armoured attendant, with painting dimensions 132 x 64.5 cm and mounting included 202 x 86.5 cm; in good condition.
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A hanging scroll 掛軸 (kakejiku) depicting Guan Yu, the Chinese general revered as a god of war, seated on a rocky throne draped with a tiger skin. He wears richly patterned green robes and an ornamented headdress, with one hand raised to his long beard. Behind him stands an armoured attendant, likely Zhou Cang, holding Guan Yu’s polearm upright.
The expressive faces and detailed textile patterns are painted in ink, watercolours and gouache on silk. The painting is mounted with a silk brocade border and wooden roller ends. Signed and sealed at the lower left.
Period: Japan – Edo period (1615–1868).
Dimensions:
Painting: Height 132 cm, Width 64.5 cm.
Including mounting: Height 202 cm, Width 86.5 cm.
In good antique condition, with wear and soiling, rubbing to the pigments, and creases and folds. The mounting shows minor traces of age and use. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateA hanging scroll 掛軸 (kakejiku) depicting Guan Yu, the Chinese general revered as a god of war, seated on a rocky throne draped with a tiger skin. He wears richly patterned green robes and an ornamented headdress, with one hand raised to his long beard. Behind him stands an armoured attendant, likely Zhou Cang, holding Guan Yu’s polearm upright.
The expressive faces and detailed textile patterns are painted in ink, watercolours and gouache on silk. The painting is mounted with a silk brocade border and wooden roller ends. Signed and sealed at the lower left.
Period: Japan – Edo period (1615–1868).
Dimensions:
Painting: Height 132 cm, Width 64.5 cm.
Including mounting: Height 202 cm, Width 86.5 cm.
In good antique condition, with wear and soiling, rubbing to the pigments, and creases and folds. The mounting shows minor traces of age and use. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Signed
Material
Paper, Silk, Wood
Height
202 cm
Width
86.5 cm
Title of artwork
Hanging scroll: Chinese general Guan Yu
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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