Beautiful Woman (Bijin) in Kimono and Firefly with Box - with signature and seal 'Hogetsu' 芳月 - Japan (No Reserve Price)
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Description from the seller
A refined hanging scroll featuring a traditional bijin-ga (beautiful woman painting), signed “Hogetsu” (芳月). The artwork captures a poetic summer evening: a graceful woman in a floral kimono raises a round fan toward a glowing firefly, while delicate bush clover (hagi) blooms quietly below. The composition evokes seasonal elegance and emotional subtlety, with soft brushwork and muted colors that reflect classical Japanese aesthetics. The firefly, a symbol of fleeting beauty and summer’s transience, adds a lyrical touch to the scene. The scroll is housed in a wooden storage box, suitable for protection and presentation. A charming and culturally resonant piece for collectors of bijin-ga, seasonal Japanese painting, and early 20th-century scroll art.
芳月 Hogetsu Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Beautiful Woman (Bijin) in Kimono and Firefly with Box
with signature and seal 'Hogetsu' 芳月
Whole dimensions: 16.2" W x 83" H / 41.2cm x 211cm
Inside dimensions: 12.7" W x 49.9" H / 32.5cm x 126.9cm
Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood
Weight: 450g 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, WARP, FOLD, 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
A refined hanging scroll featuring a traditional bijin-ga (beautiful woman painting), signed “Hogetsu” (芳月). The artwork captures a poetic summer evening: a graceful woman in a floral kimono raises a round fan toward a glowing firefly, while delicate bush clover (hagi) blooms quietly below. The composition evokes seasonal elegance and emotional subtlety, with soft brushwork and muted colors that reflect classical Japanese aesthetics. The firefly, a symbol of fleeting beauty and summer’s transience, adds a lyrical touch to the scene. The scroll is housed in a wooden storage box, suitable for protection and presentation. A charming and culturally resonant piece for collectors of bijin-ga, seasonal Japanese painting, and early 20th-century scroll art.
芳月 Hogetsu Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Beautiful Woman (Bijin) in Kimono and Firefly with Box
with signature and seal 'Hogetsu' 芳月
Whole dimensions: 16.2" W x 83" H / 41.2cm x 211cm
Inside dimensions: 12.7" W x 49.9" H / 32.5cm x 126.9cm
Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood
Weight: 450g 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, WARP, FOLD, 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 and seal 'Hogetsu' 芳月
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Beautiful Woman (Bijin) in Kimono and Firefly with Box
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition
Height
211 cm
Width
41.2 cm
Weight
450 g
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Classical
Period
1930-1940
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