Description:
TERUKATA IKEDA (1883-1921), BIJIN SCROLL
Japan, early 20th century. Signed Terukata Ikeda and with the artist seal on the lower left. Portrait of a young Bijin painted on silk in an utmost delicate manner. Her red lips and almond-shaped are the highlights of this expressionist artwork. Paulownia silk brocade and linen mounting with porcelain handles. Fine gold lining to edges of painting.
SIZE 36 x 6 cm (the painting) 137 x 23 (the scroll)
Provenance: Austria private collection.
condition: Excellent original condition.