Japanese Silk Hanging Scroll Painting Oshu Nohara Wolf Awasebako

This is an antique Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) painted on silk by the artist Oshu Nohara. It comes with a fitted wooden storage box (awasebako) inscribed with the title of the artwork.

The painting depicts a Japanese wolf looking upwards with its mouth open, portraying a wolf howling at the moon. It is rendered in ink and subtle colors. The mounting features a dark fabric border and wooden roller ends. The artist's signature and a red seal are placed in the lower corner of the painting.

Painting Dimensions:
Height: 105.4 cm / 41.49 in
Width: 33.2 cm / 13.07 in

Scroll Dimensions:
Height: 180.0 cm / 70.86 in
Width: 44.0 cm / 17.32 in

The item is in antique condition, showing obvious signs of aging and wear. There are visible stains, creases, and discoloration on the silk canvas. The mounting fabric exhibits significant wear, including fraying, tears, and missing material along the edges, particularly on the top right side. The wooden box shows natural wood discoloration and minor surface wear.
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