Cranes at Sunrise
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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 195 cm
- Width 54 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Bone
- Material Honshi Silk
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
On a rugged rock above breaking waves stand two proud cranes, while in the background a brilliant red sun rises over the sea – a composition of rare intensity of color and classical symbolic power, rarely found so vividly on a hanging scroll. The upright crane stretches its neck toward the sky, as if greeting the dawn.
Cranes have long been regarded in Japan as a symbol of longevity, fidelity, and good fortune, and their association with the rising sun symbol further reinforces the auspicious meaning of the motif – a popular image for congratulations and festive occasions. The finely painted wave crests with their vivid white form an appealing contrast to the earthy brown tones of the rock.
The work is painted on silk, fitted with a jikusaki made of bone, and dates from the Shôwa period. The gold-grounded mounting fabric with its delicate cloud pattern underscores the festive, colorful effect of this hanging scroll. A particularly decorative hanging scroll for anyone who delights in vivid Japanese bird painting.
