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Subject:Translation assistance requested: scroll.
Posted By: Stuart Sat, Jun 20, 2020 IP: 80.189.4.107

Hi, I am seeking assistance with translation of a couple of images taken from a paper scroll, any help would be gratefully received.





Subject:Re: Translation assistance requested: scroll.
Posted By: I.Nagy Sun, Jun 21, 2020

Signature,
高福冩  - Painted by Takayoshi
Upper seal,
高福之印 -  Seal of Takayoshi
Lower seal,
志ロ堂人 -  Shiロdō-jin - Art-name

Inscription on mounting,
和歌三神 - Waka sanjin - Three Gods of Waka (Japanese poem)

Mitsui Takayoshi 三井高福 1808-1885
Commonly called Hachirōemon. 8th generation of the Mitsui family, founder of the Mitsui Zaibatsu. He was good at painting and calligraphy, too.

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Translation assistance requested: scroll.
Posted By: Stuart Sun, Jun 21, 2020

Dear I.Nagy

Once again thank you for your kindness in taking the time to answer my question, it is greatly appreciated.

Regards
Stuart


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