Description: A high, standing figure in Chinese garment and a Taoist cap on his head, possibly the calligraphist Ogishi. The man is holding his long chin beard, with a large leaf-shaped fan in the other hand. The crane, a symbol of longevity, is nestled his front with raised head and beak. A very expressive work with a very good patina, himotoshi on the back. Condition: Good general condition – drilled hole on the bottom Provenance: From an important Austrian private collection, acquired before 1930