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土佐光貞 Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Mount Horai Pine Tree, Cranes and Tortoise with Box RE227

土佐光貞 Tosa Mitsusada (1738-1806)
Painter of the Tosa School in the mid-to late-Edo period. The second son of Tosa Mitsuyoshi, he became an Eodkoro azukari in 1754. Edokoro Azukari is the head painter who belongs to the painting office of the Imperial Court or the Edo Shogunate. He was involved in the production of the paintings on the walls of Seiryoden.

with signature 'Edokoro no azukari sho goi no ge Tosa no kami Fujiwara Mitusada' 画所預正五位下 土佐守藤原光貞 and seal 'Mitusada no in' 光貞之印

This elegant hanging scroll by Tosa Mitsusada (1738–1806) presents a serene and auspicious scene of Mount Hōrai, featuring a pine tree, a pair of cranes, and a tortoise—all traditional symbols of longevity, harmony, and spiritual transcendence in East Asian art. The composition is rendered with refined brushwork and balanced detail, reflecting the classical style of the Tosa School, known for its courtly elegance and narrative clarity. Mitsusada, the second son of Tosa Mitsuyoshi, held the prestigious title of Edokoro Azukari (画所預)—head painter of the Imperial Court’s painting bureau—and contributed to the decoration of the Seiryōden palace interior. The scroll bears his formal signature “Edokoro no azukari sho goi no ge Tosa no kami Fujiwara Mitsusada” (画所預正五位下 土佐守藤原光貞) and seal “Mitsusada no in” (光貞之印), affirming its authenticity and official lineage. Accompanied by a preservation box, this work embodies the dignified beauty and symbolic richness of Edo-period court painting.

Whole dimensions: 21.5" W x 70" H / 54.7cm x 178cm
Inside dimensions: 14.9" W x 36.7" H / 38cm x 93.4cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone (DAMAGE)

Weight: 650g including Box

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, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting, Box Damage.

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