This elegant Japanese hanging scroll depicts cherry blossoms in full bloom with a small bird perched on a branch, a classic and highly appreciated subject in Japanese painting. The blossoms are rendered in soft yet vivid colors, while the bird is delicately detailed, creating a harmonious and tranquil composition. The work is signed Ryuseki, an artist active during the Taisho to Showa period. The painting reflects the refined decorative style of early modern Japanese flower-and-bird painting (Kachō-ga), emphasizing seasonal beauty and balance. Painted by hand on silk, the scroll is accompanied by its original wooden storage box, making it suitable for collectors as well as for tasteful interior display. Details Auction type: Absolute auction Subject: Cherry blossoms and bird (Kachō-ga) Period: Taisho – Showa period Artist: Ryuseki Material: Hand-painted on silk Format: Japanese hanging scroll Roller ends: Cattle bone Storage: Comes with a wooden storage box Dimensions Overall size: 197 cm × 55 cm Painting size: 126 cm × 36 cm Condition The painting shows natural age-related toning appropriate for its period. Light foxing and small stains can be seen, mainly in the background areas. The silk shows slight waviness typical of hanging scrolls. The mounting is in stable condition with minor wear consistent with age. The wooden storage box shows light wear and patina from age. Overall, the scroll is in good antique condition and suitable for display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description. Japanese Flower and Bird Painting – Taisho–Showa Period A refined cherry blossom scroll, ideal for collectors of Japanese art or for elegant seasonal decoration. 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.