Samurai on White Horse

Reference Number	SS-30146
Title	" Samurai on White Horse "
Painter	Taniguchi Kokyo (1864 - 1915)
	Kokyo was born in Osaka in 1864. His real given name was Tsuchinosuke. He became a disciple of Kono Bairei in Kyoto. Kokyo aimed to establish his own style of historical painting by innovating the Rinpa techniques on the basis of the Shijo style. Along with Kikuchi Hobun, Takeuchi Seiho & Tsuji Kako, he was counted one of the four heavenly kings of pupils under Kono Bairei. Kokyo was conversant with old conventionalities and common practices, and, was good at depicting historical scenes. He teached at the Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts, and the Kyoto Municipal School of Fine Arts. He deceased in the 4th year of the Taisho era at the age of 52. Highest Value = about US$ 20 thousand
Signature & Seal	Yes
Part of Drawing	Silk, 112.5 x 40 cm ( 44.3 x 15.7 inches )
Mounting	Silk, 202 x 52 cm ( 79.5 x 20.5 inches )
Roller End Material	Ivory
Box	Wood Box
Description	There are some slight rucks on the mounting. There are some small spots on the drawing part. Although, the condition of this scroll is not bad. A Samurai warrior on a white horse with his retainer is painted elaborately in Japanese traditional painting methods. This scroll looks nice. Please note that this scroll is not authenticated by any appraiser.
Price	Sold, Thank you !

Signature & Seal
(Rakkan)

Ivory Roller End

In Wooden Box