Kingfisher Kakejiku Hanging Scroll MOTIF_“Marumon” Circle Pattern Place it on a larger

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Kingfisher Kakejiku Hanging Scroll MOTIF_“Marumon” Circle Pattern Place it on a largerThis hanging scroll depicts a kingfisher and is traditionally associated with summer. In Japan, seasonal motifs have long been cherished and expressed through paintings and crafts. The kingfisher, known in Japanese as hisui (jade) due to its vivid blue green feathers, is a familiar symbol of summer. In this piece, a solitary kingfisher perches on a branch extending over a river, intently gazing at the waters surfaceperhaps watching for its next catch.