Kakemono (= hanging thing) is what the Japanese call the traditional scroll painting (Taisho/ early Showa period, i.e. early 19th century), detail, size 143 x 65 cm. The central motif shows two turtles climbing out of the water, the third is already sunbathing on a rock and there are also cranes. Ink painting on paper (sumi-e) in the style of the Shijo school, beautiful silk mounting with structured silk satin, above with a wooden bar and brocade ribbons for suspension, below for tightening a thick wooden stick whose ends are covered with ivory. The object is sign. and sealed, size 143 x 65 cm. This includes the original and custom-fit wooden box (inscribed with ink). [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Paintings   |   Country of origin: Japan | Similar pieces