AI Visualisation Notice: This listing contains AI Visualisations. Please refer to the original photographs for the actual object condition, colour, details and size. All AI Visualisations are clearly marked in the images. ⠀ A refined Japanese Nihonga hanging scroll by Goto Koho 五島耕畝 (1882–1958), depicting a myna bird perched on an old plum tree with red blossoms. ⠀ The work is executed by hand in ink and colour on silk and combines detailed observation of the bird with the expressive brushwork of the weathered plum branches. ⠀ The dark plumage of the bird is carefully rendered with layered black and grey tones, while its yellow beak, eye and legs create a striking contrast. The bird bends forward on the branch, giving the composition a lively and natural sense of movement. ⠀ Around it, delicate red and pale pink plum blossoms emerge from the aged tree, creating a classic Japanese seasonal motif associated with the transition from winter to early spring. ⠀ The contrast between the massive, weathered trunk and the small blossoms is particularly effective, balancing strength and delicacy within the composition. ⠀ Goto Koho (五島耕畝, 1882–1958) was a Japanese painter from Ibaraki Prefecture. He first studied under the Nanga painter Matsudaira Setsukō and later studied under Araki Kanpo, becoming active within the official exhibition system. He was known particularly for realistic landscapes and kachō-ga (flower-and-bird painting), and exhibited works in the Teiten and Shin-Bunten exhibitions. ⠀ The painting bears the artist’s signature 耕畝 (Koho) and a red seal. ⠀ Artist: Goto Koho / 五島耕畝 ⠀ Title: Red Plum and Myna Bird / 紅梅・叭々鳥 ⠀ Country of origin: Japan ⠀ Period: Showa period, first half of the 20th century ⠀ Technique: Hand-painted ink and colour on silk ⠀ Genre: Kachō-ga / Flower-and-bird painting ⠀ Format: Hanging scroll / Kakejiku ⠀ Signature: Signed “Koho” and sealed ⠀ Overall dimensions: Approx. 143 × 67 cm / 56.3 × 26.4 in ⠀ Painting: Approx. 46 × 51 cm / 18.1 × 20.1 in ⠀ Condition The painting has some small age-related stains and spotting. ⠀ The mounting shows some stains and minor wrinkles. ⠀ Despite these age-related signs of use, the work is overall in good condition and the painted image remains visually attractive. ⠀ Please examine all original photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. ⠀ Shipping The item will normally be shipped by FedEx or DHL. Depending on the destination and the item, Japan Post EMS may also be used. ⠀ Customs duties, import taxes and any customs clearance charges imposed by the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer.