Vintage Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Tanuki Raccoon Dog Moon ASO461 Imari Ware or theater-related artifacts

or theater-related artifacts

The Calligraphy: The bold black ink on the lid and sides reads "Kanda Yakubo" (Kanda Pharmacy) and advertises "High-Quality Medicine Blends" (高貴薬配合)

grayish-green

Weight: 300g

The use of high-quality silica supports (rather than rough sand) strongly points to the Late Koryo period

Vintage Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Tanuki Raccoon Dog Moon ASO461 Imari Ware or theater-related artifactsThis is a vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) featuring a painting of tanuki (raccoon dogs). It is a traditional artwork mounted on patterned brocade fabric with roller ends. The painting depicts two tanuki in a field of tall grasses and small blue flowers under a full moon, rendered in ink and light colors. The artwork includes a signature and a red vessel shaped seal. The piece is framed by a golden toned patterned brocade mounting. Height: