Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers

Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers
Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers
Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers
Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers
Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers
Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers
Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers
Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers
Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers
Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers

Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers

A Japanese ink, pigments/colors on silk, signed and sealed, hand painted kakejiku scroll depicting Emperor Taisho in Imperial outfit. Background material is also silk brocade woven with Imperial kamons: the stylized paulownia-The mon of the Toyotomi Clan, now used as the emblem of the Japanese Government; originally an emblem of the imperial family, and also The Imperial Seal of Japan-a stylized chrysanthemum blossom (see photos attached). Roller end material is red sandalwood, black lacquer finish with gold foil (see photos attached). Storage box made of paulownia wood is included.

Measurements: 75 1/2 inches (192 cm) H; 23 1/2 inches (59.5 cm). Some imperfections consistent with vintage items, but no tears, cuts, or damage to the artwork.


Silk Scroll of Japanese Emperor Taisho, Wood Box, Lacquer gold foil Rollers