'Flying Dragon' - Impressive old original scroll painting - Handpainted on silk - Signed Yasunobu 安信 and sealed - Japan - ca 1700 (Edo period)

Selected by Natalie Alfers

Impressive old handpainted scroll painting depicting a flying dragon Japan, 1700, Edo period Original painting on silk The roller ends are made of wood Signed and sealed Good condition. Age wear as depicted (some wrinkles and stain, see photo's). Dimensions: Total size: ca. 63 x 188 cm (excl. roller ends) Painting size: ca. 50 x 124 cm Dragons are mythological animals of Chinese origin who protect Buddhism. In contrast to Western mythology, Asian dragons are rarely depicted as malevolent. Although fearsome and powerful, dragons are equally considered just, benevolent, and the bringers of wealth and good fortune. Rare Edo period painting Will be carefully packaged and sent by registered mail.

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'Flying Dragon' - Impressive old original scroll painting - Handpainted on silk - Signed Yasunobu 安信 and sealed - Japan - ca 1700 (Edo period)

Impressive old handpainted scroll painting depicting a flying dragon

Japan, 1700, Edo period

Original painting on silk
The roller ends are made of wood
Signed and sealed

Good condition. Age wear as depicted (some wrinkles and stain, see photo's).

Dimensions:
Total size: ca. 63 x 188 cm (excl. roller ends)
Painting size: ca. 50 x 124 cm

Dragons are mythological animals of Chinese origin who protect Buddhism. In contrast to Western mythology, Asian dragons are rarely depicted as malevolent. Although fearsome and powerful, dragons are equally considered just, benevolent, and the bringers of wealth and good fortune.

Rare Edo period painting

Will be carefully packaged and sent by registered mail.

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'Flying Dragon' - Impressive old original scroll painting - Handpainted on silk - Signed Yasunobu 安信 and sealed - Japan - ca 1700 (Edo period)

Selected by Natalie Alfers

'Flying Dragon' - Impressive old original scroll painting - Handpainted on silk - Signed Yasunobu 安信 and sealed - Japan - ca 1700 (Edo period)