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Japanese Hanging Scroll, Late 19th Century

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A Japanese hanging scroll or Kakejiku, circa 1890, depicting bamboo grass and a rabbit, framed by top and bottom ribbons of brocade silk. In Japanese culture, the rabbit is a symbol of cleverness and self-devotion. Bamboo is a symbol of prosperity, purity and innocence. Both elements have been depicted in Japanese art since the 12th Century or earlier. This original scroll is hand-painted and signed on delicate parchment / silk paper, an ivory round bar at the bottom for weight and stability, a bamboo bar at the top, and a silk hanging cord. preserved in good condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 74 in (187.96 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Parchment Paper,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Well preserved for its age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 09 THAI 60501stDibs: LU825014745541

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