Item Description (English) Offered at Absolute Auction (No Reserve) — a tranquil Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting a boatman gliding through misty waters beneath leafy trees, hand-painted by Seidō (清堂) in the Taisho–Showa period. This serene composition captures the quiet poetry of early morning on a river. The subtle gradations of ink wash (sumi-e) evoke the gentle drifting of fog, while the artist’s refined brushwork reveals the elegance and stillness of nature. The distant horizon dissolves into mist, creating a profound sense of depth and solitude. Executed in monochrome ink on silk, the scroll exemplifies the Japanese aesthetics of simplicity and tranquility (wabi-sabi), where the empty space enhances the emotion of the scene. The delicate depiction of the lone boatman beneath softly layered trees conveys both solitude and harmony with nature — a timeless theme in East Asian painting. Mounted with elegant brown-gold silk brocade, this scroll harmonizes traditional composition and modern sensitivity, making it a distinguished addition to any collector’s interior or art space. Details: Artist: Seidō (清堂) Period: Taisho–Showa (early 20th century) Technique: Hand-painted ink on silk (sumi-e) Theme: Misty river landscape with boatman (舟遊図) Total size: 193 cm × 64 cm Painting size: 112 cm × 41 cm Roller ends: Wood / Cattle bone Condition: Good condition – slight aging, minor creases; overall well-preserved with elegant tonality. Storage box: Not included. We use Japan post as a usual shipping method. Dear French buyers If you not receive the items within 2 weeks , please check the category "Recommended Letter (lettre recommandée) "with the tracking number our provided on the French Postal office online ("LaPoste.fr"). Dear Italian buyers If you are an individual, please tell me codice fiscale by message at the time of payment. (If you are a legal entity, partia IVA) Due to the recent tightening of Italian customs inspections, we cannot deliver the object to you without the above number. However, due to extremely high shipping volumes at this time, delivery may take over three months. Thank you for your understanding. Dear Valued Buyers in Europe, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you. Thanks to your continued support, I have been able to carry on my business for more than ten years. As of June 28, 2025, new regulations have taken full effect in the European Union concerning the importation of cultural property from outside the EU. Under these rules, when items are classified as “Cultural Property” or as antiques over 100 years old, and they are not accompanied by an Export Permit for Cultural Property, certain restrictions may apply under both Italian law and EU regulations. This Export Permit for Cultural Property has traditionally been required when exporting items such as swords, and obtaining it generally takes about one month. For this reason, when shipping hanging scrolls that are more than 100 years old, I will continue to use the same HS code as for those less than 100 years old. I sincerely ask for your kind understanding regarding this matter. With gratitude and respect,