Bird on a Willow Branch
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This piece was handmade by Kijika Sakuradani 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 195 cm
- Width 45 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Wood
- Material Honshi Silk
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
- Wooden Box Yes
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Description
In muted ink tones, this hanging scroll captures the quiet grace of a dark-feathered bird alighting with outspread wings on a swaying willow branch. Autumnal yellow leaves add delicate touches of color to the otherwise monochrome composition, lending the scene a melancholic, almost literary mood, as is often sought in classical kachō-ga.
The willow is regarded in Japan as a symbol of flexibility and adaptability, while the bird is captured in the moment of landing – a fleeting instant that the artist has fixed with confident brushwork. The work bears the signature and seal of Kijika Sakuradani (1877-1938).
The painting is executed on silk and kept in a dedicated wooden box, which suggests careful handling and appreciation of the work by its previous owners. For collectors of Japanese hanging scrolls, this piece is an evocative addition with a calm, poetic presence.
