Raccoon Dog with Bottle of Sake Walking on Moonlit Night with Original Box (Tomobako) - 菊池光畝 Kikuchi Kōho (active mid-20th century) - Japan (No reserve price)

菊池光畝 Kikuchi Kōho (active mid-20th century)
Kikuchi Kōho was a Japanese painter active during the mid-20th century, known for his work in traditional Nihonga and seasonal scroll painting. While detailed biographical records are limited, his name appears in regional art circles and auction listings, often associated with hanging scrolls depicting landscapes, birds, and auspicious motifs rendered in ink and mineral pigments. His compositions typically feature refined brushwork, balanced color tones, and symbolic elements such as cranes, pines, and rising suns, suggesting themes of longevity, purity, and seasonal renewal. These works are often mounted in silk and accompanied by calligraphy and red seals, reflecting cultural resonance and decorative elegance. Although not widely documented in national exhibition records, Kikuchi Kōho’s scrolls are appreciated in the antique art market for their poetic atmosphere and collectible appeal, making them suitable for collectors of mid-century Japanese art and traditional kakejiku.

with signature and seal 'Koho' 光畝

This charming hanging scroll features a playful tanuki (raccoon dog) walking under a full moon, clutching a sake bottle and wearing a straw hat—an iconic figure in Japanese folklore known for mischief, transformation, and good fortune. The moonlit grasses and soft atmospheric tones evoke a tranquil night scene, while the tanuki’s upright pose adds a touch of humor and seasonal warmth. Executed in traditional Nihonga style with mineral pigments and ink, the composition blends decorative elegance with folkloric symbolism. The scroll is signed and sealed by Kikuchi Kōho, and comes with an original wooden storage box (Tomobako) for safe keeping and presentation. A delightful example of mid-20th-century Japanese scroll painting, ideal for collectors of folk motifs, seasonal art, or works that celebrate cultural whimsy and natural beauty.

菊池光畝 Kikuchi Kōho (active mid-20th century) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Raccoon Dog with Bottle of Sake Walking on Moonlit Night with Original Box (Tomobako)

Whole dimensions: 15.1" W x 64.6" H / 38.5cm x 164.1cm
Inside dimensions: 9.2" W x 31.1" H / 23.6cm x 79cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Plastic

Weight: 540g including Original Box (Tomobako)

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 in the back of the mounting.

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