AL, USA. Possible Japanese tapestry/scroll? Looking for info!
We bought this at an antique shop in Central Alabama that we frequent. The seller said it was over a hundred years old, however were not entirely sure about that.
It is roughly 48 1/2" long (not including 13" added by the hanging cord) and 29" wide. It has a fair bit of damage to it and has been repaired from the back multiple times. It has a lot of texture and is clearly painted on some sort of fine fabric and backed with paper. There is a wooden tube at the bottom.
We are looking for any information on it. Google has told us the image is of the fujiwara no mitsuyoshi of tosa taisaiura. I'm not sure if that's correct or not. It looks similar to many of the older tapestry/scrolls that pull up when I researched as well. However, I do think it is more than likely a knock off, but possibly a near antique knock off of something older?
I am looking for info on it's possible age/value/history. We didn't pay that much for it, and mostly want the info so we know if we should take extra care of it or just hang it as is!
Apologies if this is the wrong place to post! I can also take more pictures if needed. Thank you!