Vintage MCM Japanese Sumi-e ink Wash Painting

This item is a vintage Japanese sumi-e ink wash painting featuring ships on water, likely from the early to mid-20th century. Style: The artwork uses traditional Japanese sumi-e techniques, which focus on minimalist ink and brush strokes to capture the atmosphere of a landscape. Artist: While the artist's seal is partially visible in the bottom left, the style is reminiscent of Japanese-American artists like Chiura Obata, who were known for blending Eastern ink traditions with scenes of nature and coastal views. Scene: The painting depicts sailboats or junks navigating dark, rocky shores under a cloudy, atmospheric sky ***original frame has cracked glass, please see all images for aging ****