Vintage Japanese Kakejiku Hanging Scroll, Bijinga of Two Beauties, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0817-13

Vintage Japanese Kakejiku Hanging Scroll, Bijinga of Two Beauties, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0817-13

A vivid bijinga composition depicting two elegantly dressed beauties -- a collector's piece of vintage Japanese hanging scroll art.

A kakejiku is a traditional Japanese hanging scroll -- a vertically mounted painting or calligraphy work designed to be suspended in the tokonoma (decorative alcove) of a Japanese room, where it serves as the focal point of seasonal or ceremonial display. This example belongs to the bijinga genre, a celebrated tradition of depicting beautiful women in refined settings. The painting portrays two bijin rendered in luminous mineral pigments on paper: the upper figure wears a vivid turquoise kimono and a white head covering, holding a slender calligraphy brush with quiet concentration, while the lower figure kneels in a floral green kimono adorned with white chrysanthemum motifs, her elaborate shimada hairstyle pinned with kanzashi ornaments. Together they evoke a moment of cultured leisure -- poetry, correspondence, or quiet companionship -- that lies at the heart of classical bijinga imagery. An artist's signature and red seal are present at the lower right of the painting panel, consistent with Showa-era decorative bijinga work, though the specific attribution has not been independently verified. The scroll is mounted in the traditional kakemono style with gold brocade fabric borders patterned with scrolling floral motifs, and finished with a pale wooden bottom roller.

In a modern home, this kakejiku makes a striking statement as Japanese wall art in a living room, bedroom, or home office. Its tall, narrow format suits a narrow wall, an entryway hallway, or the space beside a bed as a refined alternative to framed prints. The warm amber and gold tones of the painting panel complement both Japandi-style interiors and wabi-sabi aesthetic spaces, while the vivid kimono colors add a lively accent to minimalist decor. Collectors of vintage Japanese art will appreciate the intact traditional mounting and the expressive, confident brushwork of the bijinga figures. This scroll also makes a memorable and unique gift for Japanophiles, art lovers, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese wall decor with genuine cultural depth.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Mineral pigment on paper; gold brocade fabric mounting borders; wooden bottom roller
• Use: Decorative wall hanging for tokonoma alcove or seasonal display
• Modern Use: Living room or bedroom wall art; entryway statement piece; Japandi-style or minimalist interior accent
• Features: Bijinga scene of two women in colorful kimono -- one in turquoise with a white head covering holding a brush, one in green floral kimono with kanzashi hairpins; gold brocade mounting borders with floral scroll pattern; artist signature and red seal at lower right; pale wooden bottom roller; hanging cord at top
• Dimensions: 21 1/2"W x 1"D x 73"H
• Condition: Excellent

A graceful piece of vintage Japanese hanging scroll art -- bringing the quiet beauty of bijinga tradition into any modern living space.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

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