A finely detailed Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) depicting quails (uzura no zu), executed in ink and colour on silk with delicate brushwork and careful attention to naturalistic detail. The composition captures the birds with remarkable sensitivity, reflecting the long-standing appreciation for avian subjects in East Asian painting traditions.
Quails have been a favored motif in Japanese art for centuries, symbolizing abundance, harmony, and the changing seasons. The artist skillfully balances the decorative and naturalistic elements of the composition, creating an elegant and tranquil image.
The scroll bears an artist’s signature and is accompanied by a double wooden storage box (nijūbako). The outer box is missing its lid. The work originates from an old Japanese private collection (kura-dashi).
Japan, Edo period, circa 18th–19th century.
Dimensions:
* Overall: 182 × 54.5 cm (71.7 × 21.5 in.)
* Painting: 103 × 41 cm (40.6 × 16.1 in.)
A refined example of traditional East Asian bird painting...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Silk Furniture
MaterialsSilk, Wood, Paper