Swimming Koi Fish

Reference Number	SS-50192
Title	" Swimming Carp "
Painter	Kaji Kiichi (1904 - 1980)
	Kiichi was born in Kyoto in the 37th year of the Meiji era (1904). He graduated from the Kyoto Kaiga Senmon Gakko (Kyoto Prefectual School of Painting). He studied Japanese-style painting under Tsuji Kako, Nishimura Goun and Yamaguchi Kayo. In 1963, Kiichi won the special prize at the Nitten Exhibition with the piece of work named "Bull". 4 years later, he won the special prize again. He was a member and adjudicator of the Nitten. He is well-known as a past master at painting carp. He deceased in the 55th year of the Showa era (1980) at the age of 77. Highest Value = about US$ 17 thousand
Signature & Seal	Yes
Part of Drawing	Silk, 122 x 36 cm ( 48 x 14.2 inches )
Mounting	Silk, 182 x 49.5 cm ( 71.7 x 19.5 inches )
Roller End Material	Antler
Box	Wood Box
Description	The scroll is slightly foxed overall as it was painted years ago. There are some rucks and folds on the mounting. There are quite a few faint spots on the drawing part, however, those are not so noticeable. As a whole, the condition of this scroll is so-so. Although, a Japanese swimming carp (Koi fish) is painted artistically. Koi fish is considered as a fortunate creature in Japan. Please note that this scroll is not authenticated by any appraiser.
Price	Sold, Thank you !

Signature & Seal
(Rakkan)

Roller End

In Wooden Box