Kanji Phrase by Confucianist, Antique Kakemono

Reference Number	SP-70249
Title	" Kanji Phrase " by Confucianist
Drawer	Rai Seiken (1829 - 1894)
	Confucianist through the end part of the Edo period to the Meiji era. Siken was born in Aki Province (Now Hiroshima Prefecture) as a son of Rai Itsuan. Rai Itsuan is the eldest son of the great confucianist and poet, Rai Sanyo. So, Seiken is grandson of Rai Sanyo. Seiken served Hiroshima Domain as an official confucianist.
Signature & Seal	Yes
Part of Writing	Japanese Paper, 127.5 x 25 cm ( 50.2 x 9.8 inches )
Mounting	Japanese Paper, 198 x 36.5 cm ( 78 x 14.4 inches )
Roller End Material	Ebony Wood
Box	No Box
Description	The scroll is slightly foxed overall as it was drawn years ago. There are tears at the top part of the mounting. There are also spots, stains, folds and amotions to some extent. As a whole, the condition of this scroll is not good. Although, a Kanji phrase is written in good form. The phrase describes the direct translation as "Draw clouds while sitting in my house, and, the clouds are at higher altitude than a mountain". The drawer is Rai Seiken, confucianist who is a grandchild of Rai Sanyo.
Price	Sold, Thank you !

Signature & Seals
(Rakkan)

Tears

Roller End