Decorated with a golden elephant with an elaborated saddle cloth carrying a vase of treasures on his back. Surrounded by stylised foliage and large flowers against a red silk background. Measurement 64 x 87 cm.
Damages, wear.
From the Collection of Gustaf Wallenberg (1863-1939). The collection was acquired between 1906 and 1918 when Wallenberg was the Swedish Envoyé in Tokyo. From 1907 he was also accredited for Beijing. Thence by descent.
The black and white images shows Gustaf Wallenberg as well as one of his residences with a photo of the interior at the residence. The one depicted is the one in Tokyo.