February Winter Wonderland Estate Finds

Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM UTC

Japanese Hand Painted Auspicious Wall Scroll

Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $600

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

Handpainted ink on paper Japanese auspicious kakejiku or wall scroll, a Takasago. Depiction of an elderly couple under a ‘twin tucked tree’ with a single root. They represent the ideal martial couple. Also included is two red crowned cranes and two turtles. Takasago wall scrolls are displayed at weddings and at the exchange of betrothal gifts. Sight: 44"x 21". Scroll including knobs: 63" x 27 1/2". Wormholing to the top portion of the scroll, toning to paper. Signed and stamped lower right.