Mount Fuji by Kano Head Painter

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• Reference NumberSS-10239
• Title" Mt. Fuji " drawn by 9th Head of Kobikicho Kano School
• PainterKano Osanobu (1796 - 1846)
  The 9th head of the Kobikicho Kano School in Edo.
  His pseudonym is Seisen-In.
  Osanubu was born in 1796 as the eldest son of Kano Isenin Naganobu.
  In 1819, Osanubu was ordained as Hogen rank.
  In 1828, he scceeded the family head of the Edo Kobikicho Kano School as his father died.
  Osanubu is regarded as the last giant of the Kano schools painters in the Edo period (1603-1868).
  He also trained up Kano Hogai and Hashimoto Gaho.
  Highest Value = US$130 thousand
• Signature & SealYes
• Part of DrawingSilk, 63.5 x 20 cm ( 25 x 8 inches )
• MountingSilk, 143 x 24.5 cm ( 56.3 x 9.6 inches )
• Roller End MaterialIvory
• BoxWood Box
• Description The scroll is slightly foxed overall as it was painted years ago.
  There are a few strong folds, some grazes and stains on the mounting part.
  And also there are some faint spots on the drawing part.
  As a whole, the condition of this scroll is not good.
  Although, Mt. Fuji is painted artistically and figuratively in the Japanese traditional painting style.
  This is Chagake type hanging scroll which is usually hung on at a Tokonoma area in Japanese room for Chanoyu Japanese tea ceremony.
  Of course, it is also good to hang it on a wall of any ordinary room.
  Please note that this scroll is not judged by any appraiser.
  So, we cannnot guarantee that it is authentic one.
• Price Sold, Thank you !
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  Signature & Seal
  (Rakkan)
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  Roller End made of Ivory
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  In Wooden Box