This is an exceptional Antique Japanese Nihonga painting on silk, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. A masterwork of the Kacho-ga (bird-and-flower) genre, it depicts a majestic Golden Pheasant—a traditional symbol of high rank, virtue, and protection—perched upon a resilient bamboo branch amidst vibrant Red Camellias (Tsubaki).

The painting is executed with hand-ground mineral pigments (Iwa-enogu) and Sumi ink. The artist has utilized the Gofun (ground seashell) technique to create a subtle, raised texture on the white accents of the camellia petals, giving the piece a three-dimensional quality. The brushwork in the pheasant’s plumage is incredibly fine, showcasing the technical mastery typical of the Kyoto School during the Meiji-Taisho transition.

About the Artist: Shunpō (春峰)

The work bears the signature and red cinnabar seal of Shunpō, an artist name associated with high-quality studio production in the late 1800s. Artists of this circle were renowned for blending the decorative elegance of the Rinpa school with the naturalistic precision of the Shijō school, creating works that were highly prized by both domestic collectors and early Western connoisseurs.

Origin, Age & Material

• Origin: Kyoto, Japan

• Age: Late Meiji to Early Taisho Period (c. 1890–1920)

• Material: Mineral pigments and Sumi ink on hand-woven silk.

• Dimensions: Approximately 33" x 13"

Condition: Exhibits a beautiful, authentic antique character. The silk has aged to a warm, honey-toned patina. There is light, scattered "foxing" (age-related spots) consistent with organic textiles of the 19th century. The pigments remain remarkably stable and vibrant.

Item dimensions: 33 1/8" tall × 13 1/8" wide × 0.75" deep  

Weight of item: 3 lb  11.6 oz

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