This is a hanging scroll featuring a painting of orchids (幽蘭図) and inscription by Kido Takayoshi (pen name: Shokiku), a politician of the late Edo and early Meiji periods, and one of the three great heroes of the Meiji Restoration. The inscription on the box is by Michitomi Higashikuse, a court noble and politician of the Meiji era. This is a valuable piece with high historical significance. ●Details of the artwork ・Technique: Ink on paper ・Size of the main paper: Approximately 28 x 134cm ・Size of the mounting: Approximately 41.5 x 212.5cm ・Condition: Repaired marks on the main paper / Damage to the box ・Guarantee: Authentic hand-painted work guaranteed (returns accepted if deemed not authentic by a designated appraiser) Kido Takayoshi participated in the Sonno Joi movement as a disciple of Yoshida Shoin, and after the Restoration, he devoted himself to diplomacy, education, and the development of the constitution. Michitomi Higashikuse was a court noble of the Murakami Genji clan, related to the Iwakura family, and held important positions in the Meiji government. This work is a valuable historical hanging scroll, not only as a work of art but also as a historical document of the Restoration. It is a piece that allows you to feel the spirit and aesthetic sense of the patriots of the late Edo and Meiji periods.