Focus on this artwork and analyze the Provenance.
The history of the scroll remains largely unknown until the 17th century. An entry in the Sumiyoshi-ke Kantei-hikae reveals that in 1731, it was in possession of the Tokugawa clan, then the ruling dynasty of Japan. In 1953, the work was classified as a National Treasure of Japan. It is now held by the Okura Museum of Art in Tokyo.The Tokyo National Museum holds a copy made by Kanō Kazunobu (1816–1863), of the 19th century Kanō school.
Kanō school National Treasure of Japan Kanō Kazunobu Tokugawa clan National Treasure Okura Museum of Art Tokyo Tokyo National Museum