Japanese Hanging Scroll - Antique Edo Period Horse Ink Painting by Yano Ryoushou

This exquisite Japanese hanging scroll from the 1790s Edo period features a stunning horse ink painting by Yano Ryoushou, a master of traditional ink brush art. This antique Japanese art piece, known as a Japanese kakejiku scroll, is a silk mounted scroll that beautifully depicts a horse standing under a willow tree, capturing the elegance and poetic sensibility of literati style painting. Measuring 69.7 inches tall by 14.6 inches wide (about 177 cm by 37 cm), this vintage hanging artwork combines delicate brushstrokes with powerful imagery to create a timeless piece of Japanese antique decor.

Crafted on paper and mounted with light blue silk woven with golden threads illustrating water birds, this scroll offers both visual beauty and historical significance. The wooden and lacquered scroll ends add durability and traditional charm. This horse ink painting exemplifies the Yano Ryoushou painting style, blending realistic depictions with warm, gentle brushwork passed down from the founder of the Yano school. The scroll comes boxed in a wooden container (not original) for safe storage and transport.

Key features and benefits:

- Authentic Edo period painting from the 1790s, ensuring historical value and cultural authenticity

- Traditional ink brush art on paper that captures fine details with minimal lines for elegant simplicity

- Silk mounted scroll design with golden thread accents enhances aesthetic appeal and durability

- Compact roll-up format allows easy storage and seasonal display as part of Japanese seasonal scroll tradition

- Signed by Yano Ryoushou, a renowned artist of the late Edo to early Meiji era, offering provenance and credibility

- Dimensions: Height 69.7 inches (177 cm), Width 14.6 inches (37 cm); Weight: 8 oz (226 g)

- Comes with a protective wooden box for preservation

Condition notes:

This antique Japanese hanging scroll is in very good condition considering its age, with minor stains, spots, wrinkles, and dirt typical of vintage pieces. The silk surrounding the artwork was restored during the Meiji period to maintain its elegance. There are no significant damages that would prevent immediate display and enjoyment.

Additional details:

- Material composition includes paper, silk fabric, wood, and lacquer for an authentic traditional finish

- The horse's rear view is powerfully yet delicately expressed using limited lines and subtle shading techniques

- The willow tree adds seasonal symbolism common in Japanese art, enhancing the piece's cultural depth

- This kakejiku is ideal for collectors of antique Japanese art or enthusiasts of Edo period painting styles

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