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A SCROLL PAINTING OF THE SIXTEEN RAKAN, AFTER AOKI MOKUBEI, c.1920s A SCROLL PAINTING OF THE SIXTEEN RAKAN, AFTER AOKI MOKUBEI, c.1920s Japan, late 19th to early 20th century Ink and watercolors on silk. Mounted as a hanging scroll on a silk brocade frame with wooden handles. Depicting rakan Handaka Sonja, down on one knee, lifting up his alms bowl from which a majestic dragon emerges amongst billowing clouds; several seated rakan look on in astonishment. Inscriptions: Inscribed and signed ‘Mokubei’ 木米 with seals. Image SIZE 126 x 40 cm, SIZE incl. mounting 192.5 x 54.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Some soiling, stains, and foxing. The frame with traces of wear and few holes. With a wood tomobako storage box. (2) Aoki Mokubei (1767-1833) learned to paint while working primarily as a potter. He established himself as a painter in the Nanga (Literati school) style. He grew up in the Gion district of Kyoto, where his family owned a restaurant and brothel. Mokubei began making pottery under the guidance of Okuda Eisen (1753–1811), and he was soon celebrated for his copies of Chinese ceramics. Together with Eisen and Nin’ami Dōhachi (1783–1855), he is credited with reviving the ceramics traditions of Kyoto.

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A SCROLL PAINTING OF THE SIXTEEN RAKAN, AFTER AOKI MOKUBEI, c.1920s A SCROLL PAINTING OF THE SIXTEEN RAKAN, AFTER AOKI MOKUBEI, c.1920s Japan, late 19th to early 20th century Ink and watercolors on silk. Mounted as a hanging scroll on a silk brocade frame with wooden handles. Depicting rakan Handaka Sonja, down on one knee, lifting up his alms bowl from which a majestic dragon emerges amongst billowing clouds; several seated rakan look on in astonishment. Inscriptions: Inscribed and signed ‘Mokubei’ 木米 with seals. Image SIZE 126 x 40 cm, SIZE incl. mounting 192.5 x 54.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Some soiling, stains, and foxing. The frame with traces of wear and few holes. With a wood tomobako storage box. (2) Aoki Mokubei (1767-1833) learned to paint while working primarily as a potter. He established himself as a painter in the Nanga (Literati school) style. He grew up in the Gion district of Kyoto, where his family owned a restaurant and brothel. Mokubei began making pottery under the guidance of Okuda Eisen (1753–1811), and he was soon celebrated for his copies of Chinese ceramics. Together with Eisen and Nin’ami Dōhachi (1783–1855), he is credited with reviving the ceramics traditions of Kyoto.

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For sale on Wednesday 04 Sep : 11:00 (CEST)
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Galerie Zacke
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