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Autumn Flight in Morning Light

Kakemono, unique work, 193 x 62 cm
Product number: 6281

Sold – no longer available

This piece was handmade by Manjō Kajō and was a one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.

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Details about the sold piece

  • Height 193 cm
  • Width 62 cm
  • Item Type Kakemono
  • Jikusaki Wood
  • Material Honshi Paper
  • Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
  • Technique Hand-Painted
  • Unique Work Yes
Signature / Stamp:
Manjō Kajō
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Description

With a fine sense for the beauty of fleeting moments, this expressive kakemono by the artist Manjo Kajo captures an enchanting autumn scene: three delicate songbirds fly playfully through the clear morning air, crossing maple branches colored in brilliant red-orange. The harmonious coloring and graceful line work convey a natural elegance that immediately captivates the viewer.

The masterfully executed painting combines traditional Japanese aesthetics and masterful brushwork in a unique way. The lively depiction of the birds, paired with the symbolic autumn leaves, reflects the deep appreciation of Japanese culture for the transience and beauty of the moment.

The work was created in the Meiji period, painted by hand on fine paper and fitted with classic wooden jikusaki. It is exceptionally well suited as a stylish eye-catcher, lending your space an atmosphere of calm, lightness, and meditative beauty. An artful original of historical depth, sure to delight any collector of Japanese art.

Frequently asked

No – as a one-of-a-kind piece it exists in a single example only.
We would be glad to look for one. Get in touch with the details of the object you are looking for and we will see what we can do.
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?.