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Another help to identify the artist. Many thanks in advance for any suggestions,
Andrea

雙龍争玉　-　Two dragons contending for a jade
Signature,
南居　- Nankyo
Seal,
一號南居　-　Ichigō　Nankyo　（Number One、 Nankyo）

I could find only one Japanese painter with Nankyo name from mid 19.c. Is your painting that old ?

With regards,
I.Nagy

Many thanks, Nagy. In fact, due to the wear and tear of the paper it could be from the 19th century. Do you have any indication about the painter? On the net I have found nothing with this name. Cordial greetings,
Andrea

Dear Andrea,
Sorry for the delay, I was in abeyance for a week.
I have found the following artist with name Nankyo,
出雲路南居　-　Izumoji Nankyo

Real name was 善興　Zenkō　
Painter from　Ugo Province (now Akita Prefecture)　Active around the Kaei era　（1848-53）
Source,
大日本書畫名家大鑑　傳記下編　p. 1334

With regards,
I.Nagy

Thanks again Nagy,

Andrea

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