Japanese Mid Century Ebroidered Silk Old Wise Man Drinking Sake Portrait 21"

Description

Astonishingly realistic mid century Japanese embroidered Uchida silk stitched chinoiserie portrait of an old man in a hat, lifting a sake cup. Signed lower right. Translation: 昇龍 is the name, meaning ""rising dragon"" or ""flying dragon"". The seal is 竜, means ""dragon"".

Attributed to the Kaicado Gallery, circa 1950s.

Condition

Very Good

Dimensions

18” x 2” x 20.5” / Sans Frame – 13” x 15.5” (Width x Depth x Height)