Attributed to Tsuruzawa Tanzan (1655-1729) Painting mounted as a kakemono, Kanō school, Japan, mid-Edo period Painted on paper in the sumi-e (Indian ink) style. It depicts the seated rakan Hattara Sonja accompanied by a tiger. Signed lower left 決攣 筆 Tanzan shōhitsu Authentic Tanzan painting, followed by a red seal. The painting, mounted in a vertical scroll, is surrounded by a blue and gold silk brocade decorated with dragons, then a dark green decorated with chrysanthemum and hōō. 36 cm x 97.5 cm - Painting: 25.5 cm x 25.5 cm Tsuruzawa Tanzan (鶴沢決) was a pupil of Tan'yu, one of the leading exponents of the Kanō school in the 17th century. In addition to painting, he also devoted himself to the production of artistic ceramics.