artist : DEGUCHI, KAHOU age : contemporary size : H190 x W63(cm) size : H74 3/4 x W25(inch) box : Original wooden box w/signature This type of scroll is often hung on New Year's or other auspicious occasions. Sunrise, "three friends (pine, bamboo and plum)" and a pair of cranes are carefully drawn on beautiful Japanese papaer. It is mounted in the traditional "three layer mounting" style. Silk brocade is used. There are two narrow silk brocade strips, known as "futai," hanging down vertically from the top edge. There is a wooden roller stick to protect the scroll when rolled up. Comes in a double-layered wooden box with the artist's signature. Daily care only requires occasional dusting with a feather duster. To enjoy your scroll for years to come, please avoid direct sunlight and extreme dryness. This will protect the scroll's color from fading.   *Born in 1949 *Held several personal exhibitions *Studied under Master Aisaku Takebayashi *Belongs to the Maruyama/Shijo schools of Japanese painting