Itaya Keishu Hirotaka (1786-1831) Edo period (1615-1868), probably early/mid 19th century Bear hunting, a kakejuku, ink and colours on silk in silk mounts, depicting a hunter on horseback aiming a shotgun at a running bear, an Ainu attendant galloping in front; signed Hogen Keishu hitsu with seal Hirotaka no in; with a wood storage box inscribed Hogen Keishu kumagari no zu (Picture of bear hunting by Hogen Keishu), with an outer cloth-bound box. Overall: 170cm x 128cm (66 15/16in x 50 3/8in); image: 62.5cm x 108cm (24 5/8in x 42½in). (3).