Nandina, White Plum, Narcissus and Sparrow with Box - with signature 'Seiho' 晴圃 and seal 'Masuda Ken In' 増田謙印 'Seiho' 晴圃 - Japan (No Reserve Price)
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Japanese hand‑painted silk hanging scroll (kakejiku) by Masuda Seiho, signed Seiho and sealed Masuda Ken in, titled Nandina, White Plum, Narcissus and Sparrow with Box, dating to 1942 in the Showa era, in good condition, with dimensions 193.8 cm high × 61 cm wide and weight 880 g, mounted with brocade borders and a wooden storage box.
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増田晴圃 Masuda Seiho Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Nandina, White Plum, Narcissus and Sparrow with Box
Age: 1942 / 壬午
with signature 'Seiho' 晴圃 and seal 'Masuda Ken in' 増田謙印 'Seiho' 晴圃
A graceful floral-and-bird hanging scroll (kakemono) depicting a sparrow perched among seasonal plants: red-berried nandina, white plum blossoms, and blooming narcissus. These motifs are traditionally associated with winter and early spring, symbolizing purity, resilience, and renewal in East Asian aesthetics. The painting is signed “Seiho” (晴圃) and sealed “Masuda Ken in” (増田謙印), suggesting authorship by Masuda Seiho, a Japanese painter active during the early Showa period. While biographical details remain limited, the artist’s lyrical brushwork and refined composition reflect a deep sensitivity to seasonal themes and classical painting traditions. The scroll bears the date “1942 / 壬午,” placing it firmly within the wartime Showa era. It is mounted in traditional format with brocade borders and comes with a wooden storage box, ensuring safe preservation. An elegant and contemplative work for collectors of Japanese bird-and-flower painting, seasonal symbolism, and early 20th-century ink art.
Whole dimensions: 24" W x 76.2" H / 61cm x 193.8cm
Inside dimensions: 16.4" W x 50" H / 41.7cm x 127.2cm
Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Pottery
Weight: 880g including Box
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 a little, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.
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Seller's Story
Reiwa Antiques is an officially licensed antique dealer based in Japan, offering a range of authentic Japanese antiques, including traditional paintings, exquisite calligraphy, and beautiful tea utensils. Our goal is to continue to provide you with a pleasant buying experience. As part of that, in order to reduce your VAT and Import Tax burden as much as possible, we offer free shipping. We have been dealing with overseas transactions for more than 10 years. Please be assured that we'll always pack your items carefully and do our best to deliver your items safely. The usual shipping methods are Registered Airmail, EMS (Postal expedited), or DHL. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or need any help.
Yours cordially,
Reiwa Antiques
増田晴圃 Masuda Seiho Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Nandina, White Plum, Narcissus and Sparrow with Box
Age: 1942 / 壬午
with signature 'Seiho' 晴圃 and seal 'Masuda Ken in' 増田謙印 'Seiho' 晴圃
A graceful floral-and-bird hanging scroll (kakemono) depicting a sparrow perched among seasonal plants: red-berried nandina, white plum blossoms, and blooming narcissus. These motifs are traditionally associated with winter and early spring, symbolizing purity, resilience, and renewal in East Asian aesthetics. The painting is signed “Seiho” (晴圃) and sealed “Masuda Ken in” (増田謙印), suggesting authorship by Masuda Seiho, a Japanese painter active during the early Showa period. While biographical details remain limited, the artist’s lyrical brushwork and refined composition reflect a deep sensitivity to seasonal themes and classical painting traditions. The scroll bears the date “1942 / 壬午,” placing it firmly within the wartime Showa era. It is mounted in traditional format with brocade borders and comes with a wooden storage box, ensuring safe preservation. An elegant and contemplative work for collectors of Japanese bird-and-flower painting, seasonal symbolism, and early 20th-century ink art.
Whole dimensions: 24" W x 76.2" H / 61cm x 193.8cm
Inside dimensions: 16.4" W x 50" H / 41.7cm x 127.2cm
Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Pottery
Weight: 880g including Box
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 a little, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.
Shipping
"FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by Registered Airmail, EMS, or DHL.
Seller's Story
Reiwa Antiques is an officially licensed antique dealer based in Japan, offering a range of authentic Japanese antiques, including traditional paintings, exquisite calligraphy, and beautiful tea utensils. Our goal is to continue to provide you with a pleasant buying experience. As part of that, in order to reduce your VAT and Import Tax burden as much as possible, we offer free shipping. We have been dealing with overseas transactions for more than 10 years. Please be assured that we'll always pack your items carefully and do our best to deliver your items safely. The usual shipping methods are Registered Airmail, EMS (Postal expedited), or DHL. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or need any help.
Yours cordially,
Reiwa Antiques
Details
Artist
with signature 'Seiho' 晴圃 and seal 'Masuda Ken In' 増田謙印 'Seiho' 晴圃
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Nandina, White Plum, Narcissus and Sparrow with Box
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition
Height
193.8 cm
Width
61 cm
Weight
880 g
Depiction/Theme
Animals and wildlife
Style
Classical
Period
1940-1950
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