Vintage Japanese White Egret Painting, Early 20th‑Century Nihonga Bird Art (24×27 cm), Signed with Seal

This is a delicate early‑20th‑century Japanese kachō‑ga painting (approx. 24 × 27 cm), executed on paper/cardboard in a nihonga style. It depicts a serene white egret (shirasagi) perched gracefully on a branch, its fine lines and soft washes of color conveying a sense of calm and stillness.

In Japanese art, the white egret (鷺 – sagi) is a beloved motif, symbolizing purity, elegance, and quiet beauty. Artists of the Taishō to early Shōwa period (~1910–1930) frequently portrayed this bird as a messenger of serenity in nature scenes, and this piece captures that timeless aesthetic.

The painting is signed in Kanji with a square red seal (likely art name “Kan‑setsu” or “Su‑setsu‑sai”), typical of nihonga artists of the time. The work shows natural age patina and foxing, adding authenticity and charm to the piece.

Materials include a sturdy cardboard base and traditional pigments applied with fine brushwork.
Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).


For US buyers: this item enters the United States duty-free.