Vintage Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Peony Butterfly ASO460 Folk Art There are stains and scratches

There are stains and scratches consistent with age and handling

Clay & Firing: It is fired in a wood-burning kiln without glaze (Yakishime)

and rustic subject matter give this piece the feeling of Japanese mingei folk art and regional bronze sculpture

and minor patina spots due to age and handling

natural charcoal-black patina with very minor surface oxidation

Vintage Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Peony Butterfly ASO460 Folk Art There are stains and scratchesThis is a vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku). It is a traditional artwork mounted on patterned fabric with roller ends. The painting depicts blooming white peony flowers and a flying butterfly, rendered in ink and colors. The artwork includes a signature and a red seal. The piece is framed by a green toned patterned mounting. Height: 200. 0 cm 78. 74 in Width: 56. 0 cm 22. 04 in The scroll is in vintage condition, showing signs of aging. There