Kingfisher Under The Tree Kakejiku Hanging Scroll ORIGIN_Tokoname Ware known as takarabune

known as takarabune

Set alongside are two Hasami ware chopstick rests in pale yellow and soft pink

Because the blossoms unfold with poise even in the cold

a tranquil atmosphere emanates from its glossy exterior

you can use it for drinks

Kingfisher Under The Tree Kakejiku Hanging Scroll ORIGIN_Tokoname Ware known as takarabuneThis hanging scroll features a kingfisher, a motif traditionally linked to the summer season. The Japanese reverence for the changing seasons is deeply embedded in artistic expression, and this work beautifully captures the essence of summer through elegant brushwork. The composition centers on a lone kingfisher resting silently on a wooden post, its gaze fixed on the water below. Celebrated for its striking plumage, the bird is known in Japanese as