Kakemono Wild Goose in the Reeds under a Pale Moon
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Meiji (1868–1912)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 200 x 47 cm
- Item number:
- 3851
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Details about the sold piece
- JikusakiBone
- Material HonshiPaper
- MotifAnimals
- TechniqueHand-Painted
Description
A wild goose with lowered neck and watchful gaze stands among slender reed stalks, while in the background a pale moon shimmers through thin mist – a classic motif of autumnal bird-and-flower painting that conveys both stillness and vigilance, evoking a quiet, autumnal mood.
In East Asian symbolism, wild geese are regarded as messengers of fidelity and family cohesion, as they migrate in fixed formations and remain bonded to their partner for life. The fine, almost naturalistically precise plumage painting stands in charming contrast to the loosely sketched reeds and the delicately washed moon, lending the composition additional vitality.
The painting was created in the Meiji period on paper and has axis ends made of bone. As a hand-painted unique work, this kakemono combines naturalistic precision with the quiet poetry of classical Japanese ink painting and is an eye-catcher for collectors of bird depictions and autumnal motifs. Autumnal bird motifs like this one were traditionally displayed in the tokonoma alcove during the colder season.
