Cherry Blossoms and Sparrows Kakejiku Hanging Scroll ORIGIN_Seto Sometsuke Since bamboo tends to straighten

Since bamboo tends to straighten easily

one may naturally discover a shift in their usual values and behaviors

Akae-saibyo is a refined Kutani ware technique originating in the Edo period (1603 CE–1868 CE)

across the lid and the bowl give accent to the soft round shape and enhance its warm and gentle impression

With its versatile shape

Cherry Blossoms and Sparrows Kakejiku Hanging Scroll ORIGIN_Seto Sometsuke Since bamboo tends to straightenThis elegant kakejiku hanging scroll, hand painted by Hojo Shizuka, depicts cherry blossoms in full bloom, accompanied by two sparrows perched on the branches. The delicate brushwork captures the fleeting beauty of spring, evoking the tranquil atmosphere of hanagumorithe soft, cloudy skies often seen during the cherry blossom season. The cherry blossom, Japans national flower, is admired for its delicate, short lived bloom, reflecting the wabi sabi