Kakemono Dragon over the Waves with Moon Disc

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Signature / Stamp:
Nyoshin
Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
197 x 60 cm
Item number:
5421

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiBone
  • Material HonshiSilk
  • MotifMythology
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

From swirling bands of clouds emerges the scaled body of a dragon, turning toward the viewer with its mouth thrown wide open. Beneath it, foaming waves tower upward, while in the background a whorl-painted moon disc adds further drama – a classic motif full of power and movement, which has long stood for strength, wisdom, and the capacity for transformation.

Rendered entirely in monochrome ink on silk, the painter uses contrasting tones of black and gray to bring out the dynamism of clouds, water, and the dragon's body. Fine, almost engraved lines trace the scales and claws, while broad, washed areas suggest the movement of the clouds. Signature and red seal at the lower right attribute the work to the Shōwa period.

The mounting, with its olive-green patterned silk border and rollers of bone, underscores the impact of this powerful motif. An impressive kakemono for lovers of mythological subjects in Japanese painting, one that also holds its own as a striking focal point in a larger room.

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