(Japanese, 1836-1924)Japanese New Year's Celebration, colored ink on paper mounted on silk, artist signature with seal, scroll with ivory dowel caps and two boxes, one with calligraphics, 59-3/4 x 13-1/2 in. Note: Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn., Provenance: Tessai-Do Co., Kyoto, Japan; Dr. Lenoir C. Wright, Greensboro, North Carolina; The Weatherspoon Art Museum, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund  crease lines, minimal foxing, minimal dirt