Kakemono Bird on a Willow Branch

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Signature / Stamp:
Kijika Sakuradani
Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
195 x 45 cm
Item number:
6102

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This piece was handmade by Kijika Sakuradani and was a one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiSilk
  • MotifAnimals, Flowers and Plants
  • TechniqueHand-Painted
  • Wooden BoxYes

Description

In muted ink tones, this hanging scroll captures the quiet grace of a dark-feathered bird alighting with outspread wings on a swaying willow branch. Autumnal yellow leaves add delicate touches of color to the otherwise monochrome composition, lending the scene a melancholic, almost literary mood, as is often sought in classical kachō-ga.

The willow is regarded in Japan as a symbol of flexibility and adaptability, while the bird is captured in the moment of landing – a fleeting instant that the artist has fixed with confident brushwork. The work bears the signature and seal of Kijika Sakuradani (1877-1938).

The painting is executed on silk and kept in a dedicated wooden box, which suggests careful handling and appreciation of the work by its previous owners. For collectors of Japanese hanging scrolls, this piece is an evocative addition with a calm, poetic presence.

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