Chickens and Chrysanthemums
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This piece was a handmade 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 185 cm
- Width 50 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Sculpture
- Material Honshi Silk
- Period of Creation Heisei (1989–2019)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
Rooster and hen strut confidently through a flower bed of white and yellow chrysanthemums – a motif that in Japanese painting is often interpreted as a symbol of marital harmony and the abundance of autumn. The rooster, with its brilliant red comb and mottled plumage, dominates the composition, while the hen, in a calmer white, walks alongside him.
The coloring is executed on silk in strong orange, black, and rich green, with the chrysanthemum blossoms rendered petal by petal with the finest brush. A small signature and a red seal at the lower edge of the picture attest to the care with which the artist created this vivid nature piece.
Mounted in a gold-colored brocade border decorated with vines and fitted with decorative binding cords, this Kakemono presents itself in an exceptionally well-preserved condition. It is a splendid example of Japanese bird-and-flower painting (Kachô-ga) and an enrichment for anyone enthusiastic about traditional hanging scrolls with vivid coloring.
