This scroll comes with an appraisal box by Kono Seiko 幸野西湖 (1881-1945), son of Kono Bairei. 幸野楳嶺 Kono Bairei (1844-1895) A Japanese painter from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period. Born in Kyoto, Japan, he studied under Nakajima Raisho 中島来章 and Shiokawa Bunrin 塩川文麟. He specializes in flower-and-bird paintings. with signature 'Bairei Chokuho' 楳嶺直豊 and seal 'Kono Chokuho' 幸野直豊 'Shijun shi' 思順 氏 幸野西湖 Kono Seiko (1881-1945) Born in Kyoto in Meiji 14 (1881). Real name is Enjiro. Father is Umelei Kono, a Japanese-style painter. His elder brother is the Japanese painter Morimoto Tokaku. He succeeded his father's footsteps because his elder brother, Tokaku, was adopted by Morimoto Gocho. Studied painting with his father and Taniguchi Kokyo. Later studied under Takeuchi Seiho. Graduated from Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts with a degree in painting. Box Age: 1918 / 大正戊午 with signature 'Seiko Kono' 西湖幸野 and seal 'Kono Chokusei' 幸野直誠 'Seiko' 西湖 幸野楳嶺 Kono Bairei (1844-1895) Japanese antique kakejiku kakemono hanging scroll / 梅花書屋 Baika Shooku - Plum Blossoms Hermit Spring Mountain Rivers Landscapes with Appraised Box by 幸野西湖 Kono Seiko (1881-1945) Whole dimensions: 21.1" W x 7.2" H / 53.7cm x 185cm Inside dimensions: 13.5" W x 37.2" H / 34.4cm x 94.6cm Material: Silk Technique: Handpainted Roller ends: Wood Weight: 720g including Appraised Box Condition Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, CREASE a little, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting, DAMAGE in the Box. Shipping "FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by Registered Airmail, EMS, and DHL.