Kakemono Fisherman
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 198 x 58 cm
- Item number:
- 3965
This piece has been sold.
Sold – no longer available
This piece was a handmade 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
- JikusakiBone
- Material HonshiSilk
- MotifPeople
- TechniqueHand-Painted
Description
Seated on a rock, holding a fishing rod in one hand and a magnificent red sea bream in the other, this figure resembling a fisherman is depicted with a round, good-natured face and traditional headwear, its robe rendered in warm, gently graduated tones of white and green.
The depiction recalls the folk iconography of Ebisu, the god of fortune and patron deity of fishermen and merchants, whose attributes – fishing rod and sea bream – have long stood for prosperity and abundance. The figure appears cheerful and content, very much in the manner of a bringer of luck for house and family, and with its friendly presence invites the viewer to linger.
Painted on paper in the Shôwa period and fitted with roller ends made of bone, this hand-painted unique work is an endearing, narratively rich example of Japanese figure painting with a wink of charm and a fine sense of detail. Figures such as this one were gladly displayed at the turn of the year to wish the house prosperity and good fortune.
