Japanese Antique Kakemono Hanging Scroll Hakuzosu White Fox Monk Paper Boxed

Japanese Antique Kakemono Hanging Scroll Hakuzosu White Fox Monk Paper Boxed

This is an antique Japanese hanging scroll (kakemono) featuring a painting of Hakuzosu, the legendary white fox disguised as a Buddhist monk. The artwork is executed in ink and light color on paper and bears the signature and seal of Morimachi Bumbun, an Osaka-born artist who studied under Kawabata Gyokusho.

The composition depicts the anthropomorphic fox figure wrapped in a pale blue hood and dark garments, standing amidst wild grass beneath a minimalist representation of the moon. The scroll is framed by a patterned textile mount and comes accompanied by its wooden storage box and an outer protective cardboard slipcase.

Dimensions (Overall):
Height: 185.3 cm / 73.0 in
Width: 42.0 cm / 16.5 in
Depth: N/A
Weight: Unconfirmed

Dimensions (Painting Paper):
Height: 126.0 cm / 49.6 in
Width: 30.0 cm / 11.8 in

Condition:
The hanging scroll shows signs of aging, including minor foxing, natural yellowing of the paper, and slight creasing across the painted surface. The fabric mounting exhibits light wear along the edges, and the storage boxes show natural discoloration consistent with historical handling.

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