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Antique Japanese kakejiku scroll 掛軸 – Water sources in the heart of the mountains 渓山流泉図 painting on silk – Shōwa period – Signed 正叔
Antique Japanese kakejiku scroll 掛軸 – Water sources in the heart of the mountains 渓山流泉図 painting on silk – Shōwa period – Signed 正叔
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Features
Style: sansui-ga 山水画 mountain and water landscape
Subject: A mountain stream flowing through the mountains, Keizan Ryūsen-zu 渓山流泉図
Technique: ink and light colors on silk, kenpon tansai 絹本淡彩
Support: painted silk
Work: nikuhitsu 肉筆, hand-painted, not printed
Artist: signature 正叔, handwritten
Seal: red seal 正叔
Estimated period: Japan, 20th century, 1928 or 1988 possible
Mounting: hyōsō 表装 traditional floral silk
End caps: jikusaki 軸先 wood
Painted area (honshi) format: vertical composition
Dimensions: 182 cm × 51 cm (width without end caps)
Description
Magnificent hand-painted Japanese kakejiku/kakemono on silk, signed 正叔, in the tradition of Japanese and Chinese landscape painting.
Titled Keizan Ryūsen-zu 渓山流泉図, the work depicts a waterfall cascading between mountains. Pines cling to the rocky ridges, while distant peaks emerge from the mist. In the foreground, trees and rocks border a peaceful stretch of water. This scene belongs to the world of sansui-ga 山水画, the traditional painting of "mountains and water".
Executed on silk, the painting combines grey and black washes with subtle touches of color. It bears the signature 正叔 and a red seal of the same name, which evoke Zhengshu, the name of the famous 17th-century Chinese painter Yun Shouping. A tribute to this master is possible in the style and signature.
The inscription reads 戊辰初夏, "early summer of the year of the Earth Dragon": 1928 or 1988 are the two most plausible dates. The hyōsō 表装 mounting is in blue-grey silk with small sakura cherry blossoms and ivory floral patterns. The dark wood jikusaki 軸先 end caps and the cardboard storage box complete the set.
Condition
Overall very good vintage condition.
The painting and ink are in perfect condition. The silk has a light beige patina. There are small areas of foxing, but they are discreet, and there are no significant signs of foxing or moisture. The silk mounting is in good condition. There are some ripples and light fold marks. The wooden end caps are also in good condition. The reverse shows some old traces. No accidents or losses are to report.
🦝 We love
We love this sansui-ga style landscape, it transports us right into the middle of the Japanese mountains with these rocky peaks covered in clinging pines! The different shades of ink stand out beautifully on the painted silk. The blue-grey mounting with the sakura is very pretty and easy to incorporate into modern decor. With its 182 cm height, this kakejiku/kakemono is sure to catch the eye! A very beautiful piece for lovers of Japanese art and hand-painted landscapes.
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What is a kakejiku?
The kakejiku 掛軸, also known as kakemono, is a Japanese hanging scroll intended for vertical display. It may feature a painting, calligraphy, or sometimes both.
Traditionally, the kakejiku is displayed in the tokonoma 床の間, the decorative alcove found in Japanese homes. It is chosen according to the season, occasion, or the atmosphere one wishes to create.
The central work (honshi本紙i) is surrounded by carefully selected fabrics, creating a harmonious visual balance: the mounting (hyōsō 表装) does not merely serve as a frame; it is an integral part of the artwork.
Both a decorative and cultural object, the kakejiku is designed to be changed regularly, adding a poetic and evolving touch to the space.
A KOGEDO certificate of authenticity can be provided upon request after purchase.
By shopping at KOGEDO, you help preserve traditional Japanese craftsmanship and culture.
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