Mihata Joryu Sold at Auction Prices

Mihata Joryu (fl. circa 1830-1843) Fine Japanese Art

Mid 19th century Kakejiku, ink, colour and gold on silk, depicting a beautiful woman holding a fan seated on a verandah beneath the dim light of a lantern enjoying the cool summer evening breeze, gazing below at asolitary red-lacquered sake cup floating down the river, a tobacco set on the floor at her feet, signed Joryu with two seals; with wood storage box titled Noryo bijin, Joryu hitsu (Beautiful woman enjoying cool breeze, painted by Joryu). 44.8cm x 78.5cm (17 5/8in x 30 7/8in). (2).