Two White Herons

Name: Two White Herons
Brand: Kishi Renzan
SKU: 5958
Price: 620.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 190 x 53 cm

Product number: 5958

Height 190 cm
Width 53 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:

Kishi Renzan

€620.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

Two white herons captured in reduced ink painting – the calmness of these birds and their elegant plumage are among the most popular motifs of classical Japanese bird painting.

The hanging scroll bears the signature and seal of Kishi Renzan. With a few, precisely placed lines, the plumage and posture of the animals take shape, while the picture ground remains largely empty, giving the birds their quiet, almost meditative presence. This restraint is characteristic of the Kishi school, known for its lifelike yet elegant depiction of animals.

The work is delivered including a wooden box, which serves to protect and properly store the hanging scroll. In Japan, herons are considered a symbol of purity and longevity, which is why depictions like this one are often chosen for festive occasions or as lasting decoration for the tokonoma.

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 Kishi Renzan

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?.