Peonies Blooming on Rock

Name: Peonies Blooming on Rock
Brand: Sakai Hōitsu
SKU: 6276
Price: 430.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 150 x 47 cm

Product number: 6276

Height 150 cm
Width 47 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Bone
Material Honshi Silk
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Sakai Hōitsu

€430.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This fine Japanese hanging scroll from the Meiji period shows a masterful depiction of vividly red peonies growing on a rock. The skillful brushstrokes and the subtle coloring on silk reflect the traditional aesthetic of Japanese painting.

The peony, regarded in Japan as a symbol of wealth, honor, and good fortune, has been depicted here with particular attention to detail. The lush petals seem to sway gently in the wind, while the rich green of the leaves offers an appealing contrast. The rock in the lower part of the painting stands for permanence and forms a harmonious balance to the delicate grace of the blossoms.

The fine silk and the elegant jikusaki made of bone underscore the high quality of this hanging scroll, which is ideally suited as a decorative element or collector's item. A timeless masterpiece that unites elegance and closeness to nature.

Frequently asked

Does this piece come with a wooden box (Tomobako)?

Yes, this work is delivered with a wooden box.

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Sakai Hōitsu

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Meiji (1868–1912) period, but cannot give a precise date.

Is this genuine craftsmanship?

Yes, this piece is a genuine handcrafted original that exists only once.

Why does the date of creation sometimes not match the artist's dates

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?.