Japanese Kano School Kakejiku Scrolls, Edo Period

A pair of Japanese Kano school Kakejiku scrolls, Edo period…
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A pair of Japanese Kano school Kakejiku scrolls, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 18th century, monochrome ink on paper, one scroll featuring a quietly rendered sage riding a donkey and the other a dramatic rocky outcrop in muted brush and 'Haboku' (flung ink). Both scrolls mounted on high quality gold embroidered brocades and with a red circular seal. Presentation box notes signature of Tan'yu. Scroll 199 cm high, 40 cm wide. Painting 111 cm high, 38 cm wide

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  • Edo Period, Japan - The Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1868. During this time, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate, a military government led by the Tokugawa family. The Edo period is characterized by a period of relative peace, stability, and economic growth, as well as by the development of a distinctive culture and society.

    During the Edo period, the capital of Japan was moved from Kyoto to Edo (modern-day Tokyo), and the country became increasingly isolated from the rest of the world. The shogunate implemented strict policies to maintain control, including the restriction of foreign trade and travel. However, despite this isolation, the Edo period saw significant cultural and artistic development, including the emergence of the ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition, the growth of Kabuki theater, and the flourishing of a vibrant merchant culture.

    The Edo period ended with the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which saw the collapse of the shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule.
  • Monochrome / Monochromatic - A painting or drawing finished in a single colour, or in different shades of a single color.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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