KAKEI (DATES UNKNOWN)Beauty and a SkeletonMeiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th centuryKakejiku (hanging scroll), ink, and colours on paper in silk mounts, depicting a skeleton taken aback by the striking beauty of the lady standing in front of him, with a four-line-inscription above, signedKakei with two seals, one readingKakei; with a plain wood storageOverall: 200cm x 70.5cm (78¾in x 27¾in); image: 127cm x 52cm (50in x 20 7/16in). (2).Artist or Maker: Motonari Kakei (Japanese, born 1951)