1920s Early Showa Era Japanese Watercolor Painting, "Mallard Duck"

Description

Fine Japanese early Showa Era watercolor scroll painting depicting Mallard Duck at the pond. Unsigned. Masterfully done. Beautiful details. Watercolor and ink on silk. Mounted on silk over paper. Bone-like roller. Good condition overall, foxing which gives more character to the stunning artwork. Can be trimmed and framed. Japan, early Showa Era, circa 1920s.

Overall 23.25"W x 53.60"H
Painting with silk border 21.10"W x 29.25"H
Painting only 16.65"W x 19.6"H

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition overall, foxing which give character to the stunning artwork. Can be trimmed and framed.

Dimensions:
Height: 53.6 in.
Width: 23.25 in.
Depth: 1 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: Japan
Materials: Paper, Pen and Ink, Silk, Watercolor

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good condition overall, foxing which give character to the stunning artwork. Can be trimmed and framed.

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1920s Early Showa Era Japanese Watercolor Painting, "Mallard Duck"

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