Japanese Silk Hanging Scroll Painting Ayu Sweetfish Seiko Tanoguchi Tomobako

This is a Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) painting on silk by Seiko Tanoguchi, an artist commissioned by Nitten and known for his masterful depictions of fish. It comes with an original double wooden box (tomobako) inscribed by the artist.

The artwork depicts ayu (sweetfish) swimming in a clear stream, representing a cool summer scenery. The water currents are rendered using a gold paint (kindei) technique, which contrasts with the detailed brushwork of the fish. The painting is mounted with a light blue brocade fabric featuring gold floral patterns. The artist's signature and red seal are located in the lower right corner.

Height: 47.3 cm / 18.62 in (Painting only)
Width: 56.3 cm / 22.16 in (Painting only)
Depth: Not provided
Weight: 2100 g / 4.62 lbs (including boxes)

The item is in vintage condition, showing signs of aging. There are minor fading and some stains on the painting surface and the mounting. The double wooden box shows natural wear.
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