This auspicious hanging scroll depicts a tranquil seascape at dawn, where the rising sun (asahi) appears above the horizon and numerous turtles (kame) gather among the gentle waves and rocky shoreline. In East Asian tradition, turtles are powerful symbols of longevity, stability, and enduring fortune, while the rising sun signifies renewal, vitality, and prosperity. Together, the motif of “Rising Sun with a Hundred Turtles” conveys wishes for long life and continued good fortune. The composition is serene and spacious, emphasizing calm water and softly contoured rocks rendered in restrained ink and subtle mineral pigments. The red sun provides a quiet focal point, harmonizing with the pale sky and sea. The turtles are integrated naturally into the landscape, suggesting abundance without crowding the scene. This balance of symbolism and understatement is characteristic of late Edo to early Meiji auspicious landscape painting. The signature and seal of Kō Sūun are visible, confirming the artist’s hand and grounding the work within its historical context. Details Artist: Kō Sūun (高 嵩雲) Period: Edo to Meiji period Medium: Hand-painted ink and color on silk Format: Traditional Japanese hanging scroll Roller Ends: Cattle bone Dimensions Overall size: 163 cm × 45 cm Painting area: 85 cm × 32 cm Condition In fair to good antique condition, consistent with age. Overall toning and gentle age-related discoloration visible on the silk. Minor spots and light surface undulation present. No major tears or losses observed. Mounting shows age-appropriate wear and patina but remains structurally sound and suitable for display. Please review the photographs carefully for details. Remarks An auspicious and poetic landscape from the Edo–Meiji transition, combining symbolic imagery with refined painterly restraint. Offered as an Absolute auction, this scroll is well suited for collectors seeking traditional Japanese works associated with longevity, good fortune, and harmonious seasonal display. 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"). Gentili clienti in Italia, grazie sempre per il vostro supporto. A seguito delle recenti normative italiane sul commercio internazionale, è ora obbligatorio indicare il Codice Fiscale dell’importatore per le spedizioni verso l’Italia. Pertanto, dopo l’aggiudicazione dell’articolo, vi chiedo cortesemente di comunicarmi il vostro Codice Fiscale. Provvederò a inserirlo correttamente nei dati elettronici della spedizione prima dell’invio. Desidero tuttavia informarvi che, anche completando correttamente questa procedura, può accadere che la spedizione non venga sdoganata agevolmente, a causa dei controlli molto rigorosi della dogana italiana. Vi ringrazio per la vostra comprensione e collaborazione.