Hanging scroll embroidered blossoms, kabuki actor & butterflies - Silk, Brocade - Signed 'Tadao ga' 忠雄画 - Japan - Taishō period (1912-1926)
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This original Japanese Taishō-period hanging scroll, signed ‘Tadao ga’ 忠雄画, depicts cherry blossoms, a kabuki actor and butterflies on silk with gold and silver embroidery, and measures 194 × 43.2 cm.
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Appealing kakejiku 掛け軸 (hanging scroll) depicting two pieces of paper with an image of cherry blossoms and a kabuki actor, surrounded by ‘grass script’ calligraphy and with a pair of butterflies flying past at the bottom. Set on a moss green background. Details heightened by intricate silver and gold embroidery 刺繍 (shishû).
The image is printed in colour on silk, and thus finished with embroidery. Signature and seal in the print next to the blossoms reading 'Tadao ga' 忠雄画.
The mounting is made of striped and écru silk. The jikusaki 軸先 (rod ends) are of lacquered red wood
The image is in a very good original condition. The mounting with some traces of age and wear, like foxing and two small restored holes at the top. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
Dimensions:
Height approx. 194 cm, Width 43.2 cm.
Jikusaki: Diameter 2.5 cm.
Period: Japan – Taishô period (1912-1926).
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 TranslateAppealing kakejiku 掛け軸 (hanging scroll) depicting two pieces of paper with an image of cherry blossoms and a kabuki actor, surrounded by ‘grass script’ calligraphy and with a pair of butterflies flying past at the bottom. Set on a moss green background. Details heightened by intricate silver and gold embroidery 刺繍 (shishû).
The image is printed in colour on silk, and thus finished with embroidery. Signature and seal in the print next to the blossoms reading 'Tadao ga' 忠雄画.
The mounting is made of striped and écru silk. The jikusaki 軸先 (rod ends) are of lacquered red wood
The image is in a very good original condition. The mounting with some traces of age and wear, like foxing and two small restored holes at the top. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
Dimensions:
Height approx. 194 cm, Width 43.2 cm.
Jikusaki: Diameter 2.5 cm.
Period: Japan – Taishô period (1912-1926).
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
Taishō period (1912-1926)
Number of objects
1
Artist
Signed 'Tadao ga' 忠雄画
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Signed
Material
Brocade, Silk
Height
194 cm
Width
43.2 cm
Title of artwork
Hanging scroll embroidered blossoms, kabuki actor & butterflies
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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