Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Leopard Plant Bird Green Yellow KJ189

Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku

This antique Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) represents a leopard plant (or tsuwabuki in Japanese) painted in green and yellow, and a small bird, likely a sparrow, flying. This type of kakejiku is called kacho in Japanese, meaning birds and flowers. This elegant piece is perfect for fall but can be displayed all year. This piece is signed with a name.

Kakejiku is a Japanese picture or calligraphy mounted on a piece of paper. It was a tool to spread Buddhism in Japan and has been integrated with Japanese culture as interior decoration. Tokokake is used at the Tokonoma in tatami room. Chakake has Zen words used in the tea ceremony room, and Buddha-kake is used in the Buddhist altar.

• Paper, wood
• C1920
  
• Some inscriptions on label: 昭和二年 Showa 2 (1927), 花鳥 kacho bird and flowers
• Item weight: 255 grams
• Packed weight: 555 grams
• Scroll approx. 194 cm long x 46 cm wide (ends) x 40 cm wide (image)
  
• Good condition considering its age. Bug damage (hole) on the top part. Stains on image. Damage on paper on the outside/back of scroll. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.