Japanese Antique Scroll - Kyoto Snow Painting on Silk and Paper, Signed Hirai Baisen Artwork

This Japanese antique scroll features a delicate watercolor painting capturing the Kyoto Kamogawa river scene in winter, signed by renowned artist Hirai Baisen. Measuring 78.3 inches tall by 14.6 inches wide (199 cm × 37 cm), this traditional Japanese art piece vividly portrays a snowy Kyoto landscape from the early 1900s, offering a rare glimpse into historical Japan. The hanging scroll art uses silk and paper materials mounted on wood, combining durability with authentic vintage Japanese decor appeal. Collectors and enthusiasts will appreciate the signed Hirai Baisen mark at the bottom left, confirming its authenticity and artistic value.

This antique wall hanging showcases the Kamogawa river scene with snow-covered banks and distant mountains, evoking a cold yet serene atmosphere. Painted from Kawabata street's viewpoint, it reflects a time when wooden buildings and bustling eateries lined the opposite riverbank—structures now vanished, making this kakejiku scroll an invaluable historical record.

Key features of this Japanese antique scroll include:

- Dimensions: 78.3 in (height) × 14.6 in (width) / 199 cm × 37 cm for impressive wall presence

- Materials: Traditional silk and paper mounted on wood for authentic texture and longevity

- Weight: Lightweight at only 9.4 oz (267 g), ideal for easy hanging

- Signature: Signed by Hirai Baisen, a respected early 20th-century Japanese watercolor artist

- Condition: Vintage signs such as stains and spots consistent with age, enhancing its antique character

- Comes boxed in a custom wooden box for safe storage or gifting

Additional benefits of owning this vintage Japanese decor piece:

- Adds cultural depth and historical ambiance to any room or collection

- A perfect gift for collectors of Japanese water color art or traditional Asian antiques

- Enhances interior spaces with its snowy Kyoto painting theme, ideal for lovers of nature scenes

- Durable silk and paper scroll construction ensures long-lasting display potential

This Japanese kakejiku scroll is both a work of art and a tangible connection to Japan’s past. It has been carefully preserved despite minor age-related wear that adds to its authenticity rather than detracting from its beauty. Whether displayed in a home, gallery, or office, it invites viewers to reflect on the quiet charm of snowy Kyoto winters along the Kamogawa river.

Our shop guarantees secure shipping via trusted couriers like DHL and FedEx with full tracking included. We provide free shipping to many regions including the US and Europe, with careful packaging designed to protect fragile antique wall hangings during transit. Returns are accepted within 14 days if items are returned in original condition.

Experience traditional Japanese art history firsthand with this exquisite signed Hirai Baisen hanging scroll art piece—a timeless treasure that enriches any vintage Japanese decor collection.