Japanese antique painting depicting Kantei and attendants.
Dragon's Pearl auction: Japanese antique painting depicting Kantei and attendants. by

A kakemono for samurai depicting the Chinese God of War Kantei (Guandi) seated on a chair and flanked by his martial attendants. Ink and colours on paper. Signed: Ryugo (with 2 seals of the artist). Late Edo, ca. 1840. H 110 cm, W 35 cm (picture itself). Condition: Very good with minor wear due to age.