Kakemono Bottle Gourds and Sparrows

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Period:
Heisei (1989–2019)
Dimensions (height x width):
182 x 60 cm
Item number:
5749

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Details about the sold piece

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

Description

Lush leaves and several ripe bottle gourds hang heavily from a curving vine, while two sparrows have settled on a rocky outcrop at the lower edge of the painting. The bottle gourd, known in Japan as hyôtan, has long been regarded as a symbol of good fortune, said to bring abundance and protection from misfortune – a popular motif in decorative bird-and-flower painting.

The strong green tones of the leaves and the delicate, pale shapes of the gourds create an appealing contrast, while the two sparrows lend the composition a lively, almost playful note. At the lower edge of the painting, the artist's signature and red seal can be seen; the work dates from the Heisei period.

The hanging scroll, painted on silk with wooden roller ends, is delivered with a matching wooden box. With its clear, naturalistic depiction and its friendly symbolism, this kakemono is an inviting motif for collectors of Japanese painting.

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