1930s Early Showa Era Japanese Watercolor Scroll Painting, "Cranes and Turtles at Sunrise"

Description

Excellent extra large vintage Japanese watercolor scroll painting depicting a stunning landscape scene with rising Sun, big old pine tree, two Turtles and Two Red-Crowned Cranes. Signed and sealed by artist in ink. Very well done. Watercolor and ink on silk. Beautifully mounted on silk, paper on back. Brown wood roller. Excellent condition - minor age wear overall, minor foxing and staining. Can be trimmed and framed. Japan, Showa Era, circa 1930-1950s.

Overall 23.45"W x 72.50"H
Painting with silk border 20.90"W x 51.35"H
Painting only 16.10"W x 40.60"H

In Japanese culture Red-Crowned Cranes are a symbol of longevity, loyalty and happy family life (they mate for life), and Turtles are a symbol of wisdom and longevity.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition - minor age wear overall, minor foxing and staining. Can be trimmed and framed.

Dimensions:
Height: 72.5 in.
Width: 23.45 in.
Depth: 1 in.

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

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition - minor age wear overall, minor foxing and staining. Can be trimmed and framed.

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1930s Early Showa Era Japanese Watercolor Scroll Painting, "Cranes and Turtles at Sunrise"

Lot 4528

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