Sugao Waterfall A waterfall located in Dōbaru, Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It lies in the upper reaches of the Murasaki River within a national forest area. The waterfall is divided into three tiers, and the upper fall has a drop of about 30 meters, making it one of the largest waterfalls in Kitakyushu. The name “Sugao” is said to come from a legend that the strong spray of the waterfall would wash away a woman’s makeup, leaving her “bare face.” The waterfall is known for its cool atmosphere, rich greenery, and beautiful scenery throughout the seasons. ------------------ Setting weight This piece weighs 0.9 kg. Material Ink, Pale Japanese pigments on silk Size Overall: vertical 193.5 cm (76.18 in) × width 47.7 cm (18.78 in) ＊width does not include roller ends. (the work: vertical 94.7 cm (37.28 in) × width 33.1 cm (13.03 in)) Condition ・There are burns, stains, wrinkles on the Japanese paper on the back of the cover. ・There are burns, stains, wrinkles on the image. ・There are some burns, wrinkles, warp in the mounting. Remarks ・Roller ends are Wooden. ・Box inscription by the original owner of the work. Materials for mounting All of them are made of silk. Other **There is a note about shipping restrictions and VAT. Please check before purchase.** *There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product. *Notes on Shipping (Especially for Customers in Italy) We generally ship by EMS from Japan. Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures. As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment. In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact your local delivery company directly. In addition, if you are a new customer in Italy, we kindly ask that you provide your codice fiscale via chat after placing your order. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Biography Takagi Hosui (?-1858) Born in Hita, Bungo Province. His personal name was Iwao and his art names included Hosui and Hitsuan. Painter of the late Edo period. He studied under Hirose Tanso and later learned painting from Okamoto Toyohiko in Kyoto. He excelled in landscape and figure paintings of the Shijo school and later became an official painter of the Kokura domain. He died in 1858. Age at death unknown.