A very rare hanging scroll of a "cycad" by Kuroda Inko (Bunsho), a painter for the Tottori clan, with its original storage box. Cycads have long been believed to ward off evil spirits with their slender, pointed leaves, blowing away bad energy and attracting good energy, bringing good fortune into the home. This rare masterpiece was painted with that meaning in mind since the Edo period. How about displaying it in your tokonoma alcove? Scroll dimensions: Approximately 199.5cm x 68cm Works by painters of the Tottori clan are particularly highly valued in the Kinki region, including Kyoto. This item comes from an old family that owns many works by Hijikata and Kuroda (and has lent them as private collections for display at the Tottori Prefectural Museum, etc.), so it is authentic. However, as you can see, there are stains spreading across the painting, and the condition is not very good, so it is offered at a bargain price. (I don't think Inko's work is usually available at this price.) *Please check the condition in the images. (You can enjoy it as is, but it will be beautiful if you have the stains removed if necessary.) Recently, there is less demand for hanging scrolls, so this is a chance to purchase a good work at a bargain price. (I think the time will surely come when hanging scrolls are re-evaluated. This is a chance to buy, including other art objects.) It's a bargain. First come, first served. Thank you.