Kakemono Fuji and Cranes

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Signature / Stamp:
Kano Yoshinobu
Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
164 x 36 cm
Item number:
5947

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This piece was handmade by Kano Yoshinobu and was a 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

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiSilk
  • MotifAnimals, Landscape
  • TechniqueHand-Painted
  • Wooden BoxYes

Description

Before the gentle cone of Mount Fuji, rising behind delicate bands of clouds, a crane stands at the water's edge – an image of quiet grandeur that unites two of Japan's most beloved symbols of good fortune.

The restrained color palette of muted beige and gray tones gives equal space to the mountain and the bird, while fine stalks of grass along the shore ground the composition. Cranes are traditionally regarded in Japan as a symbol of longevity and fidelity, while Mount Fuji stands as an emblem of permanence and national identity.

The painting bears the signature and seal of Kano Yoshinobu and is delivered including a wooden box. Created in the Shôwa period, this kakemono, titled "Fuji and Cranes," is a dignified motif for anyone who appreciates classical, symbol-rich Japanese painting.

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