Antique Japanese hanging scroll featuring an elegant Heian-style court lady on horseback accompanied by attendants beneath flowing willow branches. Beautiful soft aged tones with refined hand-painted details throughout the composition, including delicate facial features, traditional garments, horse tack, and musical instrument details.

This piece was brought back from Japan in the 1940s by a U.S. Colonel during his time stationed there and comes from a private family estate. Includes the original wooden storage box with handwritten Japanese labeling.

Based on translation research, the writing on the box appears to reference Hyakunin Isshu (“One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each”), the famous classical Japanese poetry anthology associated with aristocratic Heian-era court culture and noblewomen imagery. The labeling and artwork beautifully complement the refined literary and courtly theme of the scroll.

The scroll is mounted on silk with traditional hanging ties and wooden dowels. The colors remain remarkably beautiful considering the age, with a warm natural patina that adds to the authenticity and character of the piece.

This artwork displays wonderfully and would make a striking addition to a collector’s space, tea room, meditation room, studio, library, restaurant, or Japandi-style interior.

Approximate age: early to mid 20th century (1900–1940 acquisition period).

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition considering age. Shows expected age-related wear, toning, creasing, and patina consistent with antique Japanese scrolls. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

Includes:

* Antique Japanese hanging scroll
* Original wooden storage box with handwritten Japanese label

Will be packaged and shipped with great care due to the delicate and valuable nature of this piece.