A beautiful hanging scroll of a bijin-ga (painting of a beautiful woman), a work of ink wash painting on washi paper. It features a traditional Japanese painting with classical Chinese text written above it. The painting depicts a figure resembling a noble from the Heian period. The clothing, hairstyle, and facial features of the figure are particularly noteworthy. The classical Chinese text is presumed to be the beginning of the "Seventeen Article Constitution." It reads, "以和為貴 篤敬三寶 承詔必謹," which translates to "Value harmony, revere the Three Treasures, and be diligent in obeying the edicts." This is part of the first article of the "Seventeen Article Constitution," said to have been established by Prince Shotoku. - Theme: Bijin-ga (Beautiful Woman Painting) - Technique: Ink wash painting on washi paper - Size: Approximately 100cm (height) x 30cm (width) - Decoration: Gold ornamentation - Condition: Fading due to age Thank you for viewing.