“After” Kano Tsunenobu

Showa period, 20th century

1926-1989

Painting

A set of three ink and coloured painting on silk bordered in silk mounts and wood jikusaki (scroll ends). The paintings depict cranes and blossom in the left painting and cranes and bamboo in the right painting.

The centre painting is Hotei also known as the laughing buddha. He is often seen caring a wooden walking stick and a large bag filled with his “treasures”. He is flanked on both sides by Manchurian cranes representing longevity and prosperity.

Signed Kano Tsunenobu with red seal

Scroll size 500mm x 1806mm

Painting size 319mm x 978mm