A Japanese antique scroll painting of a pheasant sitting on the branch of a pine tree. Painted in mineral colors and ink on silk with naturalistic details and special care taken in representing the feathers of the bird. Besides it's obvious grace and beauty, the pheasant is also a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.
Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: Total size: 57 3/4" high 23 1/2" wide (25 3/4" wide including scroll ends). Size of art: 26 1/2" high x 19 1/4" wide