Japanese antique watercolor painting scroll fine painted carps KOI, KAKEJIKU with signature H67.7x24in / 172x61cm

Japanese antique watercolor painting scroll fine painted carps KOI, KAKEJIKU with signature H67.7x24in / 172x61cm

This painting is a hanging scroll depicting gracefully swimming carps.
The expression of the carp is delicate and beautiful. This technique in Japanese painting, where the subject is depicted solely using the deep navy color without outlines, is a traditional method known as "Mokkotsu-ga". The colors of the surrounding silk are pale blue and green with traditional arabesque patterns, giving this work a very elegant and gentle atmosphere. It is signed and stamped by painter.

This is called KAKEJIKU a hanging scroll, and is a calligraphy or oriental painting on silk or paper.
In Japan, masters store various types of hanging scrolls. And he hangs a drawing scroll which represents the season and calligraphy scrolls which implies his feelings or message to his guests.
Another good point is that it can be rolled up and stored compactly.

□ Size: H 67.7in × W 24in（about H172cm×W61cm ）
□ Weight : 17.3oz (491g)
□ Material : silk, paper, wood

condition...
There are stains as shown in pictures

I list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks
as they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current
condition before buying.