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望月玉泉 Mochizuki Gyokusen (1834-1913) Japanese antique art Large kakejiku Kakemono wall hanging scroll / Emperor and Empress Hina Dolls with Appraised Box RF121

This scroll comes with an appraised box by his son, 望月玉渓 Mochizuki Gyokkei (1874-1938) in 1918 大正7年.

望月玉泉 Mochizuki Gyokusen (1834-1913)
Japanese painter of the Shijo School, active during the Meiji and Taisho periods in Japan. Born in Takeya-cho, Muromachi, Kyoto. Grandfather was Mochizuki Gyokusen 望月玉蟾, a painter of the Mochizuki school, and father was Mochizuki Gyokusen 望月玉川. His son is 望月玉渓 Mochizuki Gyokkei (1874-1938) . From the age of six he was taught painting by his grandfather, from the age of 16 he learnt painting from his father, and poetry from Iwagaki Rokuzo. The Mochizuki family has been in the service of the court for generations, and in 1855 painted the sliding doors for the construction of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, followed by the dedication of the Iwafuji Kumagai Wild Boar Screens along with the Sanchaubai Gigaku Inu no Zu when the Meiji Emperor ascended the throne.

with signature 'Heian Gyokusen sha' 平安 玉泉写 and seal 'Mochizuki Shigemine' 望重岑

Whole dimensions: 30.6" W x 47.4" H / 77.9cm x 120.5cm
Inside dimensions: 22" W x 18" H / 56.1cm x 45.8cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 1090g including Appraised 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, FOLD, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.

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