■ Rinichi Mase, Japanese Painting "Fruits" [Genuine Work by an Artist Purchased by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs] ▼ Authoritative Background ▼ * Nitten Associate: Achieved selection 34 times in the highest-level public exhibition. * Artist Purchased by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 5 works selected as international gifts. * Prestigious Lineage: Orthodox succession from Suihō Nishiyama → Shizen Shimatani. ▼ Work Features ▼ * Expresses the vitality of "Fruits" with ink and color. * Skill condensed in a small piece (14.5 x 9 cm). * Framed: Wooden frame (33.5 x 27.5 cm) - good condition. ▼ Guarantee Conditions ▼ * Artist's signature confirmed. * Returns accepted if authenticity is in question (no certificate required). ▼ Additional Information ▼ * Image size: 14.5W x 9H cm ■ Rinichi Mase (1914-2001) Position in the Art World * Lineage: Suihō Nishiyama (Imperial Art Commissioner) → Shizen Shimatani (Japan Fine Arts Institute) * Nitten Achievements: Selected 34 times (important postwar Japanese painter) * International Recognition: 5 works purchased by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (diplomatic gifts) * Awards: * Selected 22 times for the Nichiharu Exhibition * 2 Encouragement Prizes at the Nichiharu Prize * Chunichi Prize * Seiryusha Exhibition Prize