Kakemono Crane in the Reeds

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
180 x 45 cm
Item number:
3587

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiPaper
  • MotifAnimals
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

A crane with an elegantly curved neck stands attentively among slender reed stalks – a motif that has long been regarded in East Asia as a symbol of longevity and good fortune. The reduced ink painting focuses entirely on the fine rendering of the feathers and the calm bearing of the bird.

With just a few precise lines, the painter succeeds in capturing both the delicacy of the plumage and the alertness of the animal, while the reeds in the background subtly frame the composition. The hanging scroll was created in the Shôwa period (1926–1989) on paper.

Please note that the mounting shows some minor damage in the upper area and one of the two jikusaki has broken off – signs of age that are in keeping with the character of this antique piece. The remaining jikusaki is made of wood. An expressive hanging scroll for collectors of classic bird motifs.

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