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熊沢古蓬 Kumazawa Koho (1861-1934) Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Mt Fuji and Pine Tree Scenery with Original Box (Tomobako) RE157

熊沢古蓬 Kumazawa Koho (1861-1934) 
He was a physician and literati painter from Nagoya whose artistic practice blended the disciplined observational skills of his medical profession with the contemplative spirit of traditional Japanese painting. Although art was his secondary pursuit, his works display an exceptional sensitivity to nature, particularly in his detailed bird‑and‑flower compositions, which often carry a quiet, almost botanical precision. Rooted in the aesthetics of literati culture yet enriched by a personal, empirical eye, Koho’s paintings reveal a harmonious balance between scholarly elegance and intimate natural study, offering a distinctive voice within the landscape of early modern Japanese art.

Age: 1930 Late Autumn / 昭和五年晩秋
with signature 'Koho' 古蓬

A refined hanging scroll depicting Mount Fuji rising above a tranquil sea of clouds, accompanied by wind-shaped pine trees rendered with quiet restraint. The composition balances expansive negative space with carefully observed natural forms, allowing the softly contoured peak of Fuji to emerge with dignified calm. Executed on silk with a delicate hand, the work reflects the literati sensibility of Kumazawa Koho, whose paintings often fuse scholarly elegance with close observation of nature. The pine trees, bent by unseen winds, introduce gentle movement and seasonal atmosphere, enhancing the contemplative mood suggested by the late-autumn inscription. Signed “Koho” and dated Showa 5 (1930), late autumn. The scroll is mounted in a harmonious traditional format with bone roller ends and is accompanied by its original tomobako storage box. As with antique works, there are age-related signs such as light staining, creases, and minor wear consistent with its period; please refer carefully to the listing images, noting that not all conditions can be fully conveyed through photographs.

Whole dimensions: 25.6" W x 53.1" H / 65.1cm x 134.9cm
Inside dimensions: 22.2" W x 16.9" H / 56.4cm x 43.1cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone

Weight: 790g including Original Box (Tomobako)

Condition

Antique 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, HOLE, WARP, GRAFFITI, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.

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