Tsuru-The Crane
In our collection we have only selected the very best
paintings of Scrolls that feature Cranes. Most are old Scrolls but
I am very proud of my designs for Bonsai Exhibitions and the home with
the series of Crane Scrolls and I have shown some of these here.
The magnificent antique hand painted Crane scrolls show the Japanese and Chinese style of painting at its very best. Some of these scrolls are very old and in some cases these have been completely restored where the original mounts were beyond repair. The original ends and boxes have been retained but the silk mounts have been replaced with similar colours to the original. Nothing has been altered with the actual painting. I have retained everything where the scroll has very little damage if any
1; Cranes under Pine and sun. A very auspicious painting that reflects loyalty, which can be for marriage, partnership or friendship[. Dating from the 1920s in the period wood box. £225. A truly beautiful scroll
2a ; This Scroll of Fuji with cranes is in the art deco style and dates from the 1930's
What is lovely about this painting is the composition which uses a
traditional subject but
then makes gives a more modern twist to the design. Yes there are five
cranes which is
perfectly correct in the structure but the placement under the
graphically designed Fuji
painted in the unusual but attractive colours makes this a really
special scroll that is suitable
for any modern home.
71.4cm by 123.3cm 28.1 by 48.5.inches It comes with a box and is
£195.The size
also makes this perfect for a Bonsai exhibition
Tsuru: The Japanese Crane
2b; Many classical Japanese folktales and paintings have appeared, featuring the beauty of tsuru in their long necks and legs. They are winter migratory birds, that fly to Japan in October from Siberia and Mongolia, returning the following year in March. In Japan they are valued especially as animals symbolizing long life and are often used for festive designs and decorations. Senbazuru (One Thousand Cranes) of origami (folded paper) are sent to the sick to pray for recovery from illness and for long life. Cranes are also birds that mate for life and as this is such an auspicious behaviour, giving such a scroll to a newly married couple or for a wedding anniversary is a profound and meaningful thing to do.
This scroll comes with its own box signed by the artist.
Measurements : 58.3cm by 180.5cm / 22.9" by 71.0" .
Technique : Hand painted on Silk.
Condition : Very Good
Price including post £275 ($390) SOLD JM
3: A Herd of Cranes fly under Mount Fuji
STUNNING OLD VINTAGE SIGNED MASTERLY HAND DRAWN
SCROLL PAINTING
DEPICTING RED CRESTED CRANES OR JAPANESE
TSURUS IN FLIGHT WITH THE
MAJESTIC Mt. FUJI IN THE BACKGROUND .
THE PAINTING IS SIGNED WITH
ARTIST'S ( KISHIMOTO ) SIGNATURE
COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL SIGNED WOODEN
STORAGE BOX WITH
THE ARTIST'S SEAL IN RED INK AND DATED SHOWA 41 OR 1966
AD .
SIZE : THE SCROLL MEASURES 26" WIDE X 55 1/2" LONG , THE
ACTUAL PAINTING
IS 20 1/4" WIDE X 17 3/4" HIGH
The term Herd is applied to a group of cranes.
Measurements : 72.5cm by 141.5cm / 28.5" by 55.7"
Material of the roller ends : Bone.
Technique : Hand painted on Paper.
£350 ($500) with original box.
3; Japanese study of a crane.(A) New mounts
£195 This is a truly elegant painting and I bought this in Japan as a
painting without mounts. I designed the silk paper mountings and scroll
ends and it comes with a wooden box
4;
Japanese study of a crane.(B) New mounts
£195 This is a truly elegant painting and I bought this in Japan as a
painting without mounts. I designed the silk paper mountings and scroll
ends and it comes with a wooden box
Each of the two scrolls are very good and as a pair the face each other
5; Two Cranes on an old Pine.
A lovely study of a pair of cranes.
Cranes mate for life and this shows the 'married couple' sitting on an
old pine
which means long life. Therefore this scroll would be give to a couple
who were
starting out on marriage and to wish them a long and happy life or a
couple who
were married a long time to celebrate their life together..
A lovely scroll with its own box £195
6: Hand painted Antique Japanese silk scroll or kakejiku. 1912
Subject is of two cranes or Tsuru and the rising sun, from the Taisho period (1912). Painting is in great condition. In 2007 I commissioned a professional re mounting of this scroll as the silk edges of the original scroll (not the painting itself) were damaged sometime in the past. The scroll is now in superb condition.
Painting size is:
Scroll size is
£190 ($390) including post
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7; Pine of Takasago
It represents a scene from a Noh play
based on the subject of the Eternal Couple from the Legend of Takasago.
Jo and Uba were supposed to have fallen in love when young,
and after living to a very old age their spirits came to abide in pine
trees,
one on the beach at Takasago in Harima, and the other at Sumiyoshi in
Sesshu near Osaka.
Their spirits returned on moonlit nights in human form with rakes
to continue their work of clearing the pine needles on Takasago Beach.
Jo and Uba are therefore the Gods of Marriage
A word may be said also regarding the curious associations of animals and plants, to which some symbolism originally attached, but which apparently have been repeated very much like the copies of Chinese pictures, out of respect for tradition only. Amongst others will be noted the Quail and Millet, Peacock and Peony, Shishi and Peony, Swallow and Willow, Tiger and Bamboo, Plum Blossom and Moon, Chidori and Waves, Deer and Maple, Boar and Lespedeza, most of which are of frequent occurrence. The Snake is also often shown coiled around a Tortoise sometimes with jewel (Tamo), reminiscent of the Snake and Egg Myth and then associated with Bishamon.
CRANE, Emblem of longevity, attribute of SEIOBO, JUROJIN, FUKURO- ~ . KUJIU, TOBOSAKU, JoFUKU, WASOBIOYE, OSHIKIO, YoRITOMO, ToYU, Jo and UBA, KOHAKU. KAXGAI Sennin ; ISETSU ; KODOKWA ; TEIREII. CRANE, CONCH SHELL, emblem of the Yamabushi
PINE (Matsu). Emblem of strength, endurance, longevity, because it is believed that its sap turns into amber after a thousand years; the "Sea Pine" is a fossilised wood, almost translucent, pieces of which were much prized as netsuke.
PINE, red and black, emblematic of happy marriage. ,, See PINE OF TAKASAGO and Jo and UBA
TORTOISE. (freely crossed meaning with Turtle) Emblem of Longevity.
8; Flock of Cranes Small Scroll £65
9; Small Scroll £45 Cranes under Pine
10 Large Scroll 48" £75
11; Large Scroll 48" £75
12 Large Scroll 48" £75
13 Large Scroll 48" £75
14 Large Scroll 48" £75
15 Special Snow Scroll £95
To store your scrolls -they are hand painted art works after
all, I supply a scroll box for each scroll
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| The scroll is 24 inches long | The traditional scroll box is made to fit the scroll | The Scroll box is covered in woven silk |
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