Grapevines with Striped Squirrel
Sold – no longer available
This piece was handmade by Sano Mitsuho 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 192 cm
- Width 49 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Sculpture
- Material Honshi Silk
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
A playful moment of nature is captured in this work from the Showa period: brightly colored blue grapes hang heavy among large, autumn-colored leaves, while a striped squirrel attentively animates the scene. The vivid color accents of the fruit contrast impressively with the earthy tones of the leaves, creating a balanced yet dynamic composition.
The hanging scroll is painted on fine silk and bears the signature and seal of Sano Mitsuho. Particularly notable is the combination of detailed depiction of the animal and expressive brushwork in the leaves. Jikusaki made of plastic complete the scroll and point to the period of creation in the 20th century, in which traditional art also embraced modern materials.
This work combines the joy of observing nature with an artful pictorial composition that conveys both calm and vitality. It is an extraordinary example of Japanese painting from the Showa period and appeals to collectors as well as lovers of harmonious nature motifs.
