Japanese Antique Scroll - Edo Period Art Kakejiku with Crane and Turtle Ink Wash Painting

This Japanese antique scroll is a remarkable Edo period art piece that showcases the refined ink wash painting technique of the Tosa school painting tradition. This vintage kakejiku art depicts a graceful crane and turtle, two auspicious Japanese symbols, rendered in the traditional Yamato-e style on a paper and silk scroll with wooden roller ends. Measuring 57.5 inches tall by 13.8 inches wide (about 146cm by 35cm) and weighing just 5.9 ounces (167g), this Japanese hanging scroll offers an elegant way to bring historic oriental painting into any space while allowing rolled art storage for easy preservation.

The scroll features an original painting by Tosa Mitsuzane (1818-1829), a master of the Tosa school who served the Imperial Palace during the Edo period. The artwork uses subtle shades of ink wash painting to create a serene scene where a flying crane and a turtle gaze upward amid pine, bamboo, and plum trees—symbols of longevity and resilience in Japanese culture. The surrounding silk mounting was replaced in the Showa era, ensuring the scroll is in very good condition and ready for immediate display.

Key features and benefits:

- Authentic Edo period art by Tosa Mitsuzane → Adds historical value and cultural significance to your collection

- Ink wash painting technique → Delivers subtle gradations and elegant simplicity unique to suibokuga style

- Traditional Yamato-e style → Reflects classical Japanese aesthetics distinct from Chinese influences

- Paper and silk scroll with wooden roller ends → Durable materials that preserve the artwork while allowing compact rolled storage

- Depiction of crane and turtle art alongside auspicious Japanese symbols → Enhances positive energy and symbolism in your living or work space

- Comes boxed in a Paulownia box → Provides safe storage and presentation for this antique oriental painting

Condition details: Although there are minor stains, tears, creases, and dirt consistent with age, the scroll remains in very good condition overall. The silk mounting is newer than the original Edo era, contributing to its excellent display readiness. Please review photos carefully for detailed condition information. Note that the box is not original.

This vintage kakejiku art piece is perfect for collectors of antique oriental paintings or anyone seeking to enrich their home or office with authentic Japanese hanging scrolls that carry deep cultural heritage. Its compact size makes it easy to store rolled up when not on display.

Shipping & policies: Free shipping is available to the US, Europe, and most destinations via trusted couriers such as DHL, FedEx, EMS, or Japan Post with full tracking. For international buyers outside the US, import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility. Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery under specific conditions.

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