Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) | Still life of a vase and leafy branch | Showa period, 20th century

The Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975)

Still life of a vase and leafy branch

Showa period, 20^th century 

a hanging scroll; ink and colour on paper, signed Shiko and sealed Muna, with woodblock printed certificate of authenticity (kanteisho) by the Munakata Shiko kantei iinkai, numbered in Roman script 2232 and inscribed Munaktaa Shiko saku (made by Munakata Shiko), titled Bodai yoho zu sealed Munakatakai in and with two further red seals, with fitted wood storage box and orange paper card cover

44.3 x 34.6 cm., 17½ x 13⅝ in. (excluding the mount) 

129 x 51.5 cm., 50¾ x 20¼ in. (including mount)

7.5 x 54.5 x 8 cm., 3 x 21½ x 3⅛ in. (the fitted wood storage box)