Kakemono Monkey with Peach
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 170 x 35 cm
- Item number:
- 5977
This piece has been sold.
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Details about the sold piece
- JikusakiWood
- Material HonshiPaper
- MotifAnimals
- TechniqueHand-Painted
Description
With a curious upward gaze, a monkey reaches for a ripe peach on a winding branch – a combination of motifs that traditionally symbolizes long life and good fortune in East Asian iconography, as the peach is considered the fruit of immortality. The animal's fur is rendered in soft, shimmering brown tones with delicate brushwork, creating an almost sculptural, lifelike effect, while the peach branch extends gently and loosely into the upper pictorial space.
Above the scene, a calligraphic dedication with seals complements the composition, as is often found in classical ink painting. The work is executed on paper and was created in the Shôwa period; the scroll mounting is fitted with jikusaki ends made of wood.
Humorous and yet meaningful, this kakemono serves as a bringer of good fortune for the tokonoma or as a charming, narrative accent in any Japanese-inspired living space.
