Red Fuji Landscape / Kakejiku Hanging Scroll
The subject of the hanging scroll is “Red Fuji Landscape.”
The main work is depicted through skillful brushwork and variations in color intensity, creating an atmosphere that feels fantastical.
Mount Fuji is revered as Japan's highest peak, and numerous legends surrounding its name origin, such as the theme of “eternal youth and longevity,” exist. The view of Mount Fuji turning red in the morning glow is said to be a rare sight, occurring perhaps once a year, and its divine appearance is believed to possess strong auspicious power. The vibrant Mount Fuji illuminated by the morning sun is said to instill vigor and hope in those who behold it.
When viewing this hanging scroll, it is recommended to move your gaze from bottom to top. This allows you to enjoy the journey from the foot of the mountain to the summit of Mount Fuji.
Because this hanging scroll symbolizes good fortune, it is suitable for hanging in your room all year round.It is also a great choice for New Year's celebrations or other festive occasions.
This product, "Red Fuji Landscape," is carefully stored, wrapped around a scroll rod inside a beautiful wooden paulownia box. The cylindrical parts at both ends of the scroll, known as jikusaki, are crucial when storing the scroll. The jikusaki of this product are made of stoneware, and the material used for the scroll ends can be indicative of who created it and for what purpose, adding to its allure.
Hanging scroll is an important item that allows one to enjoy various events and seasonal changes, bringing a sense of ease and the transition of the seasons into everyday life. It is also frequently used to entertain guests who visit.
Tracing its history, the hanging scroll was introduced to Japan during the Asuka period (538 CE–710 CE). It coincided with the arrival of Buddhism from China, and initially, Buddhist paintings were depicted on these scrolls. In the Heian period(794 CE–1185 CE), these Buddhist painting scrolls became popular among the aristocracy. By the late Kamakura period(1185 CE–1333 CE), with the popularity of the tea ceremony, alcoves were created to display power.
In the Azuchi-Momoyama period(1568 CE–1600 CE), influenced by the tea master Sen no Rikyu, scrolls began to be changed seasonally. The mounted scroll, appreciated in these alcoves, plays an important role in Japanese interior decoration.
Hanging scrolls are deeply rooted in Japanese traditional culture, yet the number of Japanese rooms and alcoves where scrolls are displayed has been decreasing. However, the value of conveying the messages encapsulated in scrolls remains undeniable.
The charm of these scrolls lies in the different meanings conveyed by the characters and paintings they depict, the fabrics used in the details, and the patterns.
Today, they add color to both homes and offices and are ideal for collections of Japanese art.Hanging scrolls not only represent Japanese culture but also provide viewers with a sense of richness and a serene space.
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This hanging scroll features the majestic sight of Mount Fuji standing tall above a sea of clouds, with mountains and a flowing river depicted between them.
The mountain symbolizes strength and serenity, while the river represents the flow of life and the passage of time.
Focusing on the mounting, the ichimonji “fabrics attached to above and below main work” section is adorned with a paulownia crest pattern.
Originally used in Japan's noble society as a family crest, it later came to symbolize prosperity and the flourishing of descendants.
About Craftsmen
Ueno Gyouan
Independent Japanese painter specializing in sansui “landscape” and scenery paintings.