TAMURA TOKEI: A LARGE AND EXCEPTIONAL SCROLL PAINTING OF A DRAGON ABOVE WAVES By Tamura Tokei (1747-1816), signed Bunka hinoto-u gogatsu, Tokei rogyo Sai sha and with two seals “Sai in” and “Tokei” plus a third seal Japan, dated 1804, Edo period (1615-1868) A large painting mounted to a fine brocade scroll with black-lacquered roller ends. Depicted is a celestial dragon amidst clouds and above finely painted crashing waves. The dragon's body is partially hidden within the cloudy mist. Note particularly the expressively painted expression of the dragon with large and humorously staring eyes. Signed to the lower left side Bunka hinoto-u gogatsu, Tokei rogyo Sai sha with two seals [Painted by Tokei, an art name Sai, an old man who enjoys fishing, in the 5th month of Bunka 4th year (1804)]. A further seal to the right in the center of the image. SIZE total 247 x 111 cm, image only 179 x 92 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Some very minor discolorations and wear to the painting. Provenance: Ex collection Betty Borman, Los Angeles.