A HANGING SCROLL PAINTING OF TWO COURTIERS Japan, 19^th century

Finely painted in ink and colors on silk and mounted as a hanging scroll with a silk brocade frame, the jiku (roller ends) carved from bone. Depicted are two elegantly seated courtiers, dressed in elaborately layered kimonos, lavishly decorated showing various scrolling and floral designs, with
their nihongami hairstyles and large and splendid hair ornaments, wearing the traditional oshiroi make-up.

SIZE 40.3 x 47.9 cm (image),120 x 58 cm (incl. mounting)

Condition: Overall the painting presents well with wear, soiling, and creasing to the painting. The mounting with wear, soiling, and tears.
Provenance: German private collection.