A Fine Japanese Hanging Scroll (Kakejiku), depicting a Vase with Blossoming Stem, signed and sealed

Watercolour on paper depicting a simple vase containing a blossoming stem and leaf, rendered in restrained monochrome brushwork against a softly toned ground. The composition reflects the Japanese aesthetic of quiet balance and negative space, evoking ikebana principles and the appreciation of seasonal stillness.

Signed and sealed lower left.

Silk brocade mounting with floral roundel borders and deep blue upper and lower panels.

Dimensions:

Entire scroll: 167.6 cm x 36.8 cm

Painting (sheet): 90.2 cm x 29.8 cm

Condition consistent with age, including minor creasing and light surface wear.