Hanging Scroll Depicting an Auspicious Basket

Description:

Hanging Scroll Depicting an Auspicious Basket, Japan, Taki Katei (1830-1901),with a tree branch, fruit, carp, and shells, titled "Nenshi Daikichi" (Year of Great Fortune),dated "1878," signed "Katei sho" with two seals reading "Shin Ken Wa in" and "Randen" at top left, a collector's seal in the bottom right corner, ink and light color on paper, painting 53 1/2 x 13 1/4 in.
Estimate $200-300

horizontal creases, minor surface stains and scratches to painting, some buckling and bulges, minor tear, deterioration, stains to fabric matte.


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