Very fine set of scrolls "Eight views of Omi", signed - including inscribed tomobako - Silk - Niwa Gyokuho (1882-1951) - Japan - first half 20th century

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Set of eight silk scrolls titled “Eight views of Omi” by Niwa Gyokuho (1882–1951), Japan, from the first half of the 20th century, with original signed and sealed tomobako, scrolls measure 124 × 59 cm (image 31 × 57 cm), in good condition with signs of age and use.

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Gyokuho Niwa (1882-1951) was a japanese style painter. He was born in Tokyo pref. Adopted by Kanan Niwa, a feudal retainer of Owari Domain. First studied under Yurin Ishikawa; then studied under Kawai Gyokudo and Hashimoto Gaho in Tokyo. His speciality was figure paintings and flowers & birds paintings.

With original signed and sealed tomobako.

Roller ends: wood.

Measurements:

Scroll: 124 x 59 cm
picture: 31 x 57 cm

Good condition, there are signs of wear due to age and use, stains, scratches, marks; please, see pictures for actual condition.

Registered shipping with tracking number, well packed for safe and fast delivering!

Gyokuho Niwa (1882-1951) was a japanese style painter. He was born in Tokyo pref. Adopted by Kanan Niwa, a feudal retainer of Owari Domain. First studied under Yurin Ishikawa; then studied under Kawai Gyokudo and Hashimoto Gaho in Tokyo. His speciality was figure paintings and flowers & birds paintings.

With original signed and sealed tomobako.

Roller ends: wood.

Measurements:

Scroll: 124 x 59 cm
picture: 31 x 57 cm

Good condition, there are signs of wear due to age and use, stains, scratches, marks; please, see pictures for actual condition.

Registered shipping with tracking number, well packed for safe and fast delivering!

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
first half 20th century
No. of items
8
Artist
Niwa Gyokuho (1882-1951)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Silk
Height
124 cm
Width
59 cm
Title of artwork
Very fine set of scrolls "Eight views of Omi", signed - including inscribed tomobako
Depth
0 cm
Condition
Good condition
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Objects sold
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