Angry Dragon Head

Name: Angry Dragon Head
Brand: Tanaka Koga
SKU: 5608
Price: 290.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 185 x 68 cm

Product number: 5608

Height 185 cm
Width 68 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Sculpture
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Tanaka Koga

€290.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

The head of a dragon, with eyes wide open and bared teeth, pushed close to the edge of the image – a close-up, almost confrontational interpretation of a motif otherwise often depicted as a full figure.

The hanging scroll bears the signature and seal of Tanaka Koga.

Broad, dark ink areas capture the wildness of the animal, while fine, light reserved areas make the whiskers, horns, and teeth stand out in relief. This unusually close perspective heightens the effect of the dragon as a symbol of untamed natural force and deliberately departs from the calmer, more distanced depiction common to many other dragon paintings.

As a powerful, expressive eye-catcher, this hanging scroll is particularly suited to collectors seeking an unusual variant of the classic dragon motif.

Frequently asked

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Tanaka Koga

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Shôwa (1926–1989) period, but cannot give a precise date.

Is this genuine craftsmanship?

Yes, this piece is a genuine handcrafted original that exists only once.

Why does the date of creation sometimes not match the artist's dates

Because the two pieces of information speak about different things: the period designation describes the object – support, colors, condition – while the signature reflects which name appears on the painting. In most cases there is no attempt at deception behind this, but rather Japanese painting training: copying from workshop models was the curriculum for centuries, an utsushi is regarded as a bow to the teacher, workshops signed with the master's name, and artist names were passed down within a school. Such a hanging scroll is therefore not a forgery, but a hand-painted one-of-a-kind that continues the formal language of its school – just not the work of the famous name, and priced accordingly. We explain this in detail in the guide Why does a kakemono often bear the signature of an artist long deceased?.