Vintage Japanese Kakejiku Hanging Scroll, Autumn Momiji Landscape, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0817-14

Vintage Japanese Kakejiku Hanging Scroll, Autumn Momiji Landscape, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0817-14

An autumn momiji landscape in glowing orange-red -- a handcrafted Japanese hanging scroll signed by the artist

A kakejiku is a traditional Japanese hanging scroll used to decorate the tokonoma alcove of a home or tea room, rotated seasonally to reflect the passage of time and nature. This finely painted example depicts a sweeping autumn momiji (Japanese maple) landscape -- richly foliated branches rendered in vivid orange and red pigments that billow across the warm cream-toned paper ground, with bare trunks emerging from the mist and small birds drifting across the open sky above. The composition captures the Japanese aesthetic ideal of mono no aware -- the bittersweet beauty of transience -- in a style rooted in the nihonga painting tradition. The scroll is mounted in the classic kakejiku format: a plain paper painting panel framed by two-tone textile borders featuring a delicate floral brocade accent strip at top and bottom, set within a broad plain-weave outer mounting in warm taupe. A brush-script artist signature with a red inkan (seal stamp) appears in the lower right of the painting panel, and a plain wooden roller with ivory-toned end caps finishes the base. This vintage Japanese scroll painting is a compelling example of handcrafted Japanese seasonal art from the late Showa era.

In a modern home, this kakejiku is a versatile and striking piece of wall art that brings warmth, color, and cultural depth to almost any interior. Hang it as a living room accent above a console or low sideboard, or display it in a bedroom as a serene focal point -- its vertical format and glowing autumn palette are especially effective in Japandi-style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interiors. It also works beautifully in an entryway or hallway to greet guests with a seasonal flourish. With its tall narrow format and richly saturated color, this scroll makes a unique housewarming gift or a memorable gift for collectors of Japanese art and Japanophiles seeking something genuinely handmade and culturally resonant.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Ink and pigments on paper; textile brocade border mounting; plain-weave outer mounting; plain wooden roller with ivory-toned end caps
• Use: Seasonal tokonoma alcove decoration; hanging scroll wall art
• Modern Use: Living room or bedroom wall art; entryway focal point in a Japandi or minimalist decor setting; unique gift for collectors of Japanese art
• Features: Autumn momiji (Japanese maple) landscape in vivid orange-red pigments; misty open-sky composition with bare tree trunks and small birds aloft; two-tone textile border with floral brocade accent strip at top and bottom; brush-script artist signature with red inkan seal stamp in lower right; plain wooden roller with ivory-toned end caps
• Dimensions: 21 1/4"W x 1"D x 72"H
• Condition: Excellent

A luminous piece of vintage Japanese wall art that captures the fleeting beauty of autumn -- ready to bring seasonal warmth and wabi-sabi elegance to any modern interior.

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.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.