Early 1900s Meiji Era Japanese Watercolor Scroll Paintings in Original Box "Turtles and Crane", a Pa

Description

Fine antique Japanese watercolor scroll paintings depicting stunning landscape scenes with Turtles and Red-Crowned Crane, in original signed wooden box. Signed and sealed by artist in ink. Masterfully painted. Stunning colors and details. Watercolor and ink on silk. Beautifully mounted on silk, paper on back. Bone rollers. Very Good condition for age - minor age wear overall, minor foxing and staining. Creases can be smoothed by dry hot ironing on the back and front. Can be trimmed and framed. Japan, Meiji Era, c. 1900s.

Turtle Scroll Overall 14.60"W x 75.26"H
Turtle watercolor with silk border 12.75"W x 53.25"H
Turtle Watercolor only 10.45"W x 44.25"H

Crane Scroll Overall 14.55"W x 75.80"H
Crane watercolor with silk border 12.60"W x 53.5"H
Crane watercolor only 10.45"W x 44.30"H

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very Good condition for age - minor age wear overall, minor foxing and staining. Creases can be smoothed by dry hot ironing on the back and front. Can be trimmed and framed.

Dimensions:

Height: 75.8 in.
Width: 14.6 in.
Depth: 1 in.

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

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very Good condition for age - minor age wear overall, minor foxing and staining. Creases can be smoothed by dry hot ironing on the back and front. Can be trimmed and framed.

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Early 1900s Meiji Era Japanese Watercolor Scroll Paintings in Original Box "Turtles and Crane", a Pa

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