Kakemono Dragon and Samurai

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Signature / Stamp:
Yamamura Somon
Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
192 x 55 cm
Item number:
5600

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiSilk
  • MotifMythology, People
  • TechniqueHand-Painted
  • Wooden BoxYes

Description

Against a sky rendered in gold and dark billowing clouds, a warrior figure with flowing hair, magnificent armor, and drawn sword stands upon a rocky outcrop. Far below, a dragon rises from the currents of a river, surrounded by spray and ascending clouds.

The scene recalls the famous legends of Japanese deities and warriors battling mighty serpent and dragon beings, combining heroic narrative art with elaborate gold-ground painting. An accompanying inscription in cursive calligraphy at the upper left complements the pictorial scene. The painting bears the signature of Yamamura Somon.

This kakemono comes in a signed wooden box and is painted on silk, mounted in dark red, floral-patterned brocade with wooden roller rods. A magnificent unique work from the Shôwa period for collectors of classical Japanese historical and legendary painting.

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