Unge (1773-1850) and Yamanashi Shutei (circa 1840s), Orchids and Flowers, Japanese hanging scroll, Late Edo period

Setting weight This piece weighs 0.8 kg. Material Ink on paper Size Overall: vertical 141.5 cm (55.71 in) × width 37.4 cm (14.72 in)＊width does not include roller ends. (the work: vertical 86.2 cm (33.94 in) × width 26.3 cm (10.35 in)) Condition ・There are burns, stains, wrinkles, floats on the Japanese paper on the back of the cover. ・There are some burns, stains, wrinkles on the image. ・There are burns, wrinkles, warp in the mounting. Remarks ・Roller ends are Wooden. ・Box inscription by the original owner of the work. Materials for mounting All of them are made of silk. Other There is a note about shipping restrictions and VAT. Please check before purchase. *There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product. *Notes on Shipping (Especially for Customers in Italy) We generally ship by EMS from Japan. Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures. As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment. In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact your local delivery company directly. In addition, if you are a new customer in Italy, we kindly ask that you provide your codice fiscale via chat after placing your order. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Biography Unge (1773-1850) An'ei 2 (1773) - Kaei 3 (1850) A Shin Buddhist priest in the late Edo period. Born in Takeda Village, Oka Domain, Bungo Province (Oita Prefecture). His Dharma name was Daigon (大含).The pseudonym is Unge (雲華) and Kōsetsu. He was the 16th abbot of Shogyoji Temple in Nakatsu, Buzen Province. While traveling throughout Japan as a lecturer at the Higashi Honganji Temple, he developed a close friendship with his fellow countrymen Tanomura Chikuden and Rai Sanyo. He excelled in poetry, calligraphy, and painting, and was especially famous for his paintings of orchids that he cultivated himself. ------------------ Yamanashi Shutei (?-?) A painter from Hita in Bungo Province (present-day Hita, Oita Prefecture). Originally surnamed Mori, he changed his family name to Yamanashi at the recommendation of Rai Sanyo. He was the third son of Yamanashi Goseki and studied Nanga painting under Tanomura Chikuden. He was active as a Nanga painter during the Tenpo era(1830-1843).