Two Crayfish

Name: Two Crayfish
SKU: 4726
Price: 230.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 122 x 63 cm

Product number: 4726

Height 122 cm
Width 63 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Sculpture
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€230.00

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Description

Two crayfish, with long, curving antennae and finely articulated shells, appear to glide past one another in the water – a lively detail study that reveals the keen powers of observation of the painter.

Strong, dark lines render the segmented shells and small claws, while accents of red on the heads and limbs breathe additional life into the crayfish. The fine antennae, drawn across the picture surface like threads, lend the composition a graphic lightness that contrasts with the physical fullness of the shells.

In Japanese symbolism, crayfish motifs are considered, among other things, bringers of good fortune and are often depicted on festive occasions such as the New Year.

Frequently asked

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Shôwa (1926–1989) 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?.