Vintage Japanese Scroll Painting White Rabbit And Bamboo Kakejiku — Paper (SKU: 0509-20)

Japanese Kakejiku Scroll Painting | Hanging Wall Art & Tokonoma Decor, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 0509-20

A serene hand-painted kakejiku depicting a white rabbit and bamboo, signed and sealed by the artist -- a gentle celebration of the Year of the Rabbit in the Showa era.

A kakejiku is a traditional Japanese hanging scroll used to display paintings or calligraphy, most commonly in the tokonoma (alcove) of a tatami room, where it served as a focal point for seasonal and ceremonial decoration. This finely crafted example presents a white rabbit resting quietly beneath a graceful spray of bamboo leaves, rendered in soft mineral pigments on washi paper. The composition is executed in the nihonga style -- using restrained, expressive brushwork and a delicate blush-pink ground -- to evoke tranquility and the poetic mood of the Japanese lunar calendar. The inscription reads "Showa kinoto-u" (the Year of the Rabbit in the Showa era, corresponding to 1939 or 1963), followed by the artist's signature and two red inkan (artist seals). The rabbit, known as usagi in Japanese, is a beloved symbol of good fortune, longevity, and the moon in Japanese culture, making this scroll a meaningful piece of vintage Japanese art. The silk brocade mounting features a warm tan ground with a subtle woven pattern at the lower border, and the scroll is fitted with lacquered wooden rollers. A plain wood storage box bearing a brushed inscription accompanies the piece.

This handcrafted Japanese scroll painting brings an effortless wabi-sabi aesthetic to any contemporary interior. Hung in an entryway or living room, its soft palette and spare composition complement both Japandi style and minimalist decor beautifully. It also works wonderfully as a bedroom accent above a low dresser or reading nook, evoking calm and mindfulness. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, this scroll makes a unique gift for Japanophiles -- whether displayed in a modern tokonoma-inspired corner or simply leaned against a wall as a refined statement piece. The included storage box makes gifting and preservation equally elegant.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa) -- inscription references the Showa "kinoto-u" Year of the Rabbit, most likely 1963
• Material: Hand-painted mineral pigments on washi (Japanese paper); silk brocade mounting; lacquered wooden rollers; plain wood storage box
• Use: Traditional kakejiku hanging scroll for tokonoma display; seasonal and ceremonial decoration
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway wall art; bedroom accent in a Japandi or minimalist interior; unique gift for collectors or Japanophiles
• Features: Nihonga-style painting of a white rabbit with a ruby-red eye beneath bamboo leaves; soft blush-pink ground; artist's brushed inscription with two red inkan seals; silk brocade mounting with woven lower border panel; lacquered roller ends; accompanied by a plain wood storage box with brushed inscription
• Dimensions: 17"W x 81"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless work of Japanese antique scroll art -- quietly expressive, culturally rich, and perfectly suited to bring warmth and serenity to any modern home.

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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