Lot 271: KANO TANYU (1602-1674): THE BYAKUE KANNON

Kakemono, ink on silk. Japan, probably 17th century Signed: 法眼探幽行年六十六歳筆　Hogan Tanyu yukutoshi rokujuroku sai hitsu Seal: 守信　Morinobu
Old brocade scroll with ivory rollers. Old wooden box with the inscription "Kannon ga" on top (picture of Kannon)"Tanyu hitsu", "painted by T." on the bottom. Tanyu was born in Kyoto and lived until 1674. A painting in the style of the Kano school.
PICTURE SIZE 112.5 x 40 CM
For comparison: Zacke, Japanese paintings from 4centuries (2011), no. 2