Bamboo

Reference Number	SS-40110
Title	" Bamboo "
Painter	Yamaoka Beika (1867 - 1913)
	Japanese Nanga style painter. Beika was born in Tosa Province (present Kochi Prefecture) in 1867. His real given name was Naoki. Beika is a pseudonym. He studied painting under Nagusa Ippo and Kawamura Ukoku, and also studied Shodo calligraphy under Cho Sanshu. Beika belonged to the Nihon Nanga-Kai and participated in establishing the Nihon Nanso-ga Kai in 1906. Beika deceased in the 2nd year of the Taisho era (1913) at the age of 47. Value = about US$ 10 thousand
Signature & Seal	Yes
Part of Drawing	Silk, 90.5 x 35.5 cm ( 35.6 x 14 inches )
Mounting	Silk, 170 x 54 cm ( 67 x 21.3 inches )
Roller End Material	Black Ebony Wood
Box	Wood Box
Description	This scroll was drawn in 1911. It is slightly foxed overall as it was drawn years ago. There are a few small tears on the mounting. Slight folds are recognized. There are some spots and stains on the drawing part. As a whole, the condition of this scroll is not so bad. Bamboo tree are drawn aritistically in the Suiboku painting method using Japanese Fude brush and black Sumi ink only. A Kanji writing (San) is also drawn on the right -hand side. Please note that this scroll is not authenticated by any appraiser.
Price	Sold, Thank you !

Signature & Seal
(Rakkan)

Roller End

In Wooden Box