{"product_id":"辛島西朗-karashima-nishiro-active-late-edo-period-japanese-antique-art-kakejiku-kakemono-wall-hanging-scroll-玉堂富貴-gyokudofuki-peafowls-with-box-rf162","title":"辛島西朗 Karashima Nishiro (active 1800-1868) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll \/ 玉堂富貴 Gyokudofuki - Pair of Peafowls with box RF162","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eoffer expires at 12:01 AM PDT on 21 Aug 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e辛島西朗 Karashima Nishiro (active 1800-1868) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll \/ 玉堂富貴 Gyokudofuki - Pair of Peafowls with box RF162\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e玉堂富貴 Gyokudofuki\u003cbr\u003eThis is a subject for a traditional auspicious painting that combines three types of flowering trees: white magnolia, Chinese flowering crabapple, and peony. These are considered auspicious motifs symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and nobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e辛島西朗 Karashima Nishiro (active 1800-1868)\u003cbr\u003eJapanese painter active during the late Edo period, particularly around the mid-19th century. Although many details of his life, including his dates of birth and death, remain unknown, surviving works indicate that he had close connections with the Iwami region of present-day Shimane Prefecture, particularly the area around Oda, home to the historic Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. One of his notable surviving works is the portrait \"Yasuhara Bitchu,\" painted in 1859 (Ansei 6). The work depicts Yasuhara Bitchu, an important figure associated with the development of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, and is preserved at Seisuiji Temple in Omori, Oda City, where it has been designated as a Cultural Property of Oda City. Seiro is also known to have painted portraits of Yoshioka Izumo and Yoshioka Ukon, officials associated with Iwami Ginzan during its prosperous period. These surviving works suggest that Seiro was active in the Iwami region during the closing years of the Edo period and was commissioned to portray notable historical figures connected with the area. In addition to portraiture, he also worked in other subjects, including bird-and-flower painting. A pair of paintings depicting red and white peonies dated 1854 (Kaei 7) is also known, bearing the signature \"Seiro Karashima Namiyoshi,\" providing a valuable example associated with the artist's name. Although surviving documentation concerning his career remains limited, the existence of securely dated works and the designation of one of his paintings as a municipal cultural property establish Karashima Seiro as a historically significant painter active in the Iwami region during the late Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 1855 June \/ 乙卯夏六月製\u003cbr\u003ewith signature 'Nishiro Karashima gi' 西朗辛島義 and seal 'Togi shin in' 島義信印 'Nishiro' 西朗\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole dimensions: 28.3\" W x 80.7\" H \/ 72cm x 205cm\u003cbr\u003eInside dimensions: 22.2\" W x 53.6\" H \/ 56.6cm x 136.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silk\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Handpainted\u003cbr\u003eRoller ends: Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1080g including Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the colors of the photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of the actual item may look different from the picture because of the lighting. The color on a photo can differ because of light, screen settings, personal color perception, etc. Please understand that we can't control the varying light in different environments. Please read the description, check the actual photos, and ask questions if doubts in advance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"FREE SHIPPING\" all over the world by International AIR PACKET, EMS, or DHL.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reiwa Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52219667185880,"sku":"RF162","price":1132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/7320\/4184\/files\/RF16202.jpg?v=1786435371","url":"https:\/\/reiwaantiques.com\/products\/%e8%be%9b%e5%b3%b6%e8%a5%bf%e6%9c%97-karashima-nishiro-active-late-edo-period-japanese-antique-art-kakejiku-kakemono-wall-hanging-scroll-%e7%8e%89%e5%a0%82%e5%af%8c%e8%b2%b4-gyokudofuki-peafowls-with-box-rf162","provider":"Reiwa Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}