Japanese Sumitsubo Scroll

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Handsome kakejiku 掛け軸 (hanging scroll) from Japan with imagery of a sumitsubo 墨つぼ (ink line used in carpentry). Striking use of negative space. Signed 益田蘆湖. There is one red stampe d seal. The mounting of the scroll includes two types of silk brocades in golds and blues. 15.75" x 67", 1" rod Paper Ink Silk Early 20th Century Japan Show more