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This lovely late Showa era (ca 1970) hanging scroll is adorned with a painting of the Shoubu flower Known as the " Sweet Flag ". It is signed " Aoyama " and comes in its own box. The Sweet flag is an evergreen perennial herb of the arum family growing wild in colonies along the edges of ponds, marshes, and streams throughout Japan. The sword-shaped leaves are about 32 inches long. In ancient times this herb was known as ayame (iris). The shoubu is known for the pleasant smell of its rhizome and leaves. The leaves were traditionally used to decorate the eaves of houses and added to bathwater during celebrations of Boys' Day in May. This painting is done on silk and mounted on a silk brocade scroll backing with wood roller ends. It measures 73 inches by 21.5 inches and the painting itself measures 41 by 16 inches. It is in excellent condition with fantastic colours. It is a very calming. serene image which would enhance any decor. Please check out the pictures, as they accurately represent the condition. Thank you for looking and feel free to use the "contact us" button if you have any questions. Please check out our other fine Oriental items.
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