Kakejiku Collection

Gama Sennin (Chinese Hou Xiansheng) and his three-legged toad, Edo period, 18th century
Gama Sennin (Chinese Hou Xiansheng) and his three-legged toad, Edo period, mid-late 18th century

Falcon Perched on a Tree, c. 1785. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Falcon Perched on a Tree, c. 1785

Kakemono and Its Box, 18th-19th century. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Kakemono and Its Box, 18th-19th century

Amitabha (Amida) welcoming souls to paradise, Muromachi period, 14th-15th century

Sakyamuni, Confucius and Lao-tzu under a pine, Muromachi period, 1392-1568. Creator: Unknown
Sakyamuni, Confucius and Lao-tzu under a pine, Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Kobo Daishi as a child seated on a lotus, Muromachi period, 15th-16th century

A bird on a bamboo stump, Momoyama period, 1568-1615. Creator: Unknown
A bird on a bamboo stump, Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Horse and Attendant, Momoyama period, 1568-1615. Creator: Unknown
Horse and Attendant, Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Dragon, waves and clouds, Momoyama period, 1568-1615. Creator: Unknown
Dragon, waves and clouds, Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Girl in an orange vermillion dress, Edo period, Kambun era, 1661-1673. Creator: Unknown
Girl in an orange vermillion dress, Edo period, Kambun era, 1661-1673

Dancer in a white dress, patterned with colored leaves and flowers, Edo period, Kambun era, 1661-1673

Ducks, Edo period, (18th century?). Creator: Unknown
Ducks, Edo period, (18th century?)

White chrysanthemums and grasses, Edo period, 1615-1868. Creator: Unknown
White chrysanthemums and grasses, Edo period, 1615-1868

Two tall women in dark robes, Edo period, 1615-1868. Creator: Unknown
Two tall women in dark robes, Edo period, 1615-1868

Birds and flowers, Edo period, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Birds and flowers, Edo period, 18th century

Gaiety in a riverside tea-house, Edo period, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Gaiety in a riverside tea-house, Edo period, 18th century

The Daibutsuden, Hoko-ji, Kyoto, Edo period, (17th century?). Creator: Unknown
The Daibutsuden, Hoko-ji, Kyoto, Edo period, (17th century?)

Woman on the verandah steps; another in the garden, Edo period, 18th century

The armor-pulling scene from a Soga play, Edo period, 1615-1868. Creator: Unknown
The armor-pulling scene from a Soga play, Edo period, 1615-1868

Youth and a maiden near a well, Edo period, 1615-1868. Creator: Unknown
Youth and a maiden near a well, Edo period, 1615-1868

Courtesan, Edo period, 1661-1673. Creator: Unknown
Courtesan, Edo period, 1661-1673

Star Mandala, Edo period, 1615-1868. Creator: Unknown
Star Mandala, Edo period, 1615-1868

Poppies, Edo period, late 17th-late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Poppies, Edo period, late 17th-late 19th century

Young man standing on Hoteis shoulder, Edo period, 1615-1868. Creator: Unknown
Young man standing on Hoteis shoulder, Edo period, 1615-1868

Tree, autumn vine and snow, Edo period, 1615-1868. Creator: Unknown
Tree, autumn vine and snow, Edo period, 1615-1868

Red and white peonies, Edo period, 1615-1868. Creator: Unknown
Red and white peonies, Edo period, 1615-1868

Two girls and a man under a cherry tree, Edo period, 1615-1868. Creator: Unknown
Two girls and a man under a cherry tree, Edo period, 1615-1868

Landscape: mountains, mist and stream, Edo period, (18th century?). Creator: Unknown
Landscape: mountains, mist and stream, Edo period, (18th century?)

Shakyamuni preaching, Muromachi period, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Shakyamuni preaching, Muromachi period, 16th century

The Poet Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Muromachi or Momoyama period, 16th century

Two pheasants on a snow bank, Momoyama period, (18th century?). Creator: Unknown
Two pheasants on a snow bank, Momoyama period, (18th century?)

Horse and Rider, Momoyama period, 1568-1615. Creator: Unknown
Horse and Rider, Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Benten on a rock by the sea, Edo period, (18th century?). Creator: Unknown
Benten on a rock by the sea, Edo period, (18th century?)

Zhong Kui (Shoki) on a tiger, Edo period, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Zhong Kui (Shoki) on a tiger, Edo period, 18th century

Tall girl; dress patterned with ho-o bird and kiri flowers, Edo period, 1615-1868

Bird and flowers, Muromachi period, 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Bird and flowers, Muromachi period, 15th-16th century. Originally attributed to Oguri Sotan

Utai no Shisho, Edo period, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Numata Gessai
Utai no Shisho, Edo period, early-mid 19th century

Landscape: Lake Biwa, Edo period, 18th century. Creator: Maruyama Okyo
Landscape: Lake Biwa, Edo period, 18th century. A visual play on the name biwa, a Japanese stringed instrument. The sketch exaggerates the lute-like shape of the lake

Infants first visit to a Shinto shrine, Edo period, late 17th-early 18th century

Herdboy on a water-buffalo in a rainstorm, Edo period, late 18th century

Two girls on a balcony overlooking the sea, Edo period, 1739-1820

Shamisen Player, Edo period, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro II
Shamisen Player, Edo period, late 18th-early 19th century

Landscape with hill, trees, and moonrise, Edo period, 1747-1868. Creator: Genki
Landscape with hill, trees, and moonrise, Edo period, 1747-1868

Carp, Edo period, early 19th century. Creator: Kuroda Toko
Carp, Edo period, early 19th century

An amusement resort at the seashore, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
An amusement resort at the seashore, late 18th-early 19th century

Landscape: mountains, stream and boats, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Landscape: mountains, stream and boats, late 18th-early 19th century

Cherry blossom viewing, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Cherry blossom viewing, late 18th-early 19th century

Woman Holding a Fan, Edo period, ca. 1810-1811. Creator: Hokusai
Woman Holding a Fan, Edo period, ca. 1810-1811

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"Kakejiku: A Glimpse into the Artistic Splendor of Edo and Muromachi Periods" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of kakejiku, traditional Japanese hanging scrolls that beautifully depict various aspects of life during the Edo and Muromachi periods. These exquisite artworks offer a window into the rich cultural heritage of Japan. One such kakejiku portrays Gama Sennin (Chinese Hou Xiansheng), an immortal figure from Chinese folklore, accompanied by his faithful three-legged toad. This piece, dating back to the 18th century Edo period, showcases intricate brushwork and vibrant colors that bring this mythical tale to life. In another remarkable creation by Isoda Koryusai, we witness a falcon perched on a tree in all its majestic glory. Painted around 1785, this kakejiku exemplifies Koryusai's mastery in capturing nature's beauty with delicate details and subtle shading. Kubo Shunman's masterpiece takes us on a journey through time with "Kakemono and Its Box. " Created between the 18th-19th centuries, this artwork not only showcases Shunman's artistic prowess but also highlights the importance of preserving these precious scrolls for future generations. Traveling further back in history, we encounter an awe-inspiring depiction from the Muromachi period featuring Amitabha (Amida) welcoming souls to paradise. The skillful use of gold leaf illuminates this sacred scene while evoking a sense of tranquility and spiritual enlightenment. Another notable scroll portrays Sakyamuni alongside Confucius and Lao-tzu under a majestic pine tree. Created during the Muromachi period between 1392-1568 by an unknown artist, it symbolizes harmony among different philosophies during that era.