Vintage Japanese Scroll Painting Ume And Songbird Kakejiku — Paper (SKU: 0509-9)

Japanese Kakejiku Hanging Scroll | Plum Blossom & Bird Wall Art & Living Room Decor, 1989-2019 (Heisei), SKU 0509-9

A delicate ume and songbird composition in soft mineral pigments -- a timeless symbol of early spring and quiet renewal.

A kakejiku is a traditional Japanese hanging scroll -- a vertically mounted work of art displayed in the tokonoma (alcove) of a home or tearoom to mark the season or occasion. This example presents a graceful kacho-ga (bird-and-flower) composition depicting intertwining ume (plum) branches bearing both vivid red and pure white blossoms, alongside a perched uguisu-style songbird rendered in warm gold and brown tones. The painting is executed in mineral pigments on paper, with a soft grey-blue ground that lends an ethereal, misty atmosphere reminiscent of the nihonga tradition. A signature and red seal appear at the lower right of the painting surface, indicating the work of a named artist. The scroll is mounted in a layered brocade border featuring a fine repeat pattern in taupe and grey, with a contrasting cream inner trim -- fine craftsmanship consistent with mid-Showa period kakejiku production. The roller (jiku) is finished in a warm reddish-brown lacquered wood, and the hanging cord is intact.

In a modern home, this kakejiku makes an elegant statement as Japanese scroll wall art in a living room, bedroom, or home office. Its restrained palette of soft grey, white, red, and gold works beautifully within Japandi style interiors, wabi-sabi aesthetic spaces, or any minimalist decor setting that calls for a single, quietly commanding focal point. Simply hang it from a picture hook or a traditional kakehimo nail for instant impact -- no framing required. It also makes a meaningful and unique gift for collectors of Japanese antique art, as a housewarming gift, or as a gift for Japanophiles who appreciate handcrafted Japanese wall decor.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1989-2019 (Heisei)
• Material: Mineral pigment painting on paper; layered brocade fabric mounting; lacquered wood roller
• Use: Traditional tokonoma (alcove) seasonal wall display
• Modern Use: Living room or bedroom wall art; home office accent; gift for collectors of Japanese antique art
• Features: Kacho-ga (bird-and-flower) subject -- ume blossoms in red and white with a perched songbird; soft grey-blue ground in nihonga style; artist signature and red seal; layered brocade border mounting in taupe and grey; lacquered reddish-brown jiku roller; hanging cord intact
• Dimensions: 21"W x 72 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A refined piece of Japanese antique scroll art that brings the quiet beauty of the plum blossom season into 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.

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