Hand Painted Japanese Hanging Scroll of Cranes and Pine (Kakemono)

A vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakemono) depicting cranes among pine branches, accompanied by vertical calligraphy. The painting is presented within a decorative textile mounting, with a wooden roller at the base for hanging. In Japanese art, cranes and pine trees are traditional auspicious motifs associated with longevity, good fortune and endurance. 

Materials

Painted textile, decorative mounting and wooden roller ends.

APPROX. Dimensions

Height: 175cm
Width: 63.5cm

Condition & Antique Character

The scroll displays the character of a traditional mounted artwork. Please refer to the photographs for the condition of the painting, mounting, calligraphy and roller ends. This item shows obvious signs of a previous life, and has small areas of fading, wear, fraying, and marks. 

Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.