Kakejiku - Peonies & sparrows
Vintage item
This hanging scroll is hand-painted on washi paper and mounted on a wooden and silk frame.
Details
The central artwork is executed with ink painting. The flower pistils are made of a thicker painting which gives a beautiful textured and detailed render.
This kakejiku was created by a Taiwan-based artist., following Japanese traditional techniques.
Condition
Used. The paper shows that it has been used before. The background is not completely even (if you look closely you can see some light vertical lines next to the birds) and it has some small creases here and there. It doesn’t spoil the beauty of the object which is overall in the correct condition. Because of these small defects, the price is lower than other items of this style and dimension.
Dimensions
55 x 177 cm (wood pole 63 cm)
Made in Taiwan. Sourced in Kyoto, Japan.
What is a kakejiku?
Japanese hanging scroll or Kakejiku (掛軸) are hung on the wall to display Japanese ink paintings (sumi-e) or calligraphy. Some kakejiku are designed for special occasions (such as wedding ceremonies) but they are also appreciated all year-long as an interior decoration. In traditional codes, the best is to match the artwork or the poem represented on it to the upcoming season.
The work of art at the center is executed on thin paper or fabric, before being mounted to stiffer background papers, and framed with various jacquard silk fabrics. When not in use, it can be rolled for stored away in its box.