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Subject:Hanging Samurai Scroll
Posted By: Shilo Sun, May 05, 2019 IP: 71.93.88.90
Hi, I am trying to determine who the artist of this hanging scroll and decipher the characters. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much!







Subject:Hanging Samurai Scroll
Posted By: Shilo Mon, May 06, 2019
Sorry here is a clearer picture



Subject:Hanging Samurai Scroll
Posted By: I.Nagy Mon, May 06, 2019
Signature,
尚文　-　Shōbun　-　Art-name
Seal,
武郎　-　Takerō

Sasaki Takerō　佐々木武郎　1890-1970
Born in Ōnomura, Gifu prefecture. First he worked as porcelain decorator in Tajimi, then moved to Tokyo and studied under Kawai Gyokudō.
Was member of Japan Artists' Association. Participated Teiten,Shin-bunten and Nitten exhibitions. After the war he settled to Nagano prefecture.

The katakana script on the back ショーキ　Shōki （鍾馗）is the title of painting, in Chinese Zhong Kui, the vanquisher of ghosts and evil beings,i.e. not a samurai.

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Hanging Samurai Scroll
Posted By: Shilo Mon, May 06, 2019
Thank you so much for that information!

sincerely,
Shilo

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