Handscroll Illustrating the Tale of Sumiyoshi

Description:

Handscroll Illustrating the Tale of Sumiyoshi, Japan, 18th/19th century, with a postscript calligraphy in cursive script at the end, followed by a label with title and a seal, ink, color, and gold on paper, with box, painting approx. 10 x 250 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

some tears, repairs to back, pigment losses, minor surface stain.


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