Golden Dragon Kakejiku Hanging Scroll
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Giclée-printed on silk and finished with hand-applied color, this hanging scroll depicts a golden dragon rising from foaming waves through swirling clouds. Soft, smoky gradations build the clouds in layers of shadow, while precise lines define the scales, claws, and whiskers. Its fierce eyes glare outward and one claw grasps a glowing sacred jewel. Rendered in muted gold and sepia, the scene feels powerful yet restrained.
In Japan, the dragon has long been revered as a protector. Once invoked for the safety of the nation, it is honored today as a guardian of homes and businesses. It is said to serve Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, as a messenger across sky and sea. The jewel it holds, known as a hoju, stands in for Kannon. As lord of the waters, the dragon calms the seas and brings rain to the fields, and its ascent has come to embody rising fortune. Rendered here in gold, it carries a wish for prosperity.
Believed to drive away misfortune, the dragon also makes this scroll a meaningful gift for someone in a yakudoshi (“year of misfortune”).
The artist, Imai Reiho, creates hand-painted hanging scrolls centered on auspicious subjects, from golden dragons to landscapes said to bring good fortune. A member of the Bokusai-kai (Ink and Color Painting Association), Imai is particularly known for depictions of flowers and birds, animals, and landscapes, and has been listed in Bijutsu Nenkan (Art Annual).
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 pc |
| Size | L 190 cm (74.8 in) x W 54.5 cm (21.5 in) Scroll rod length 90 cm (35.4 in) Package: W 64 cm (25.2 in) x D 8.5 cm (3.3 in) x H 8.2 cm (3.2 in) |
| Weight | 450 g (15.9 oz) |
| Material | Main work Hand-painting on silk Scroll rod Wood Scroll rod ends Wood |
| Package Type | Wooden box |
Maker / Brand
Founded in Gifu, a region renowned for its rich Mino washi heritage, Kaitakudo Art has been crafting kakejiku, Japanese hanging scrolls, for over fifty years. Their work is supported by skilled artisans, including nationally certified first-grade specialists in traditional art mounting who uphold time-honored techniques. From planning and mounting to retail, they oversee the entire process in-house, ensuring consistent quality at every step.
While preserving tradition, they continue to explore new possibilities for kakejiku—developing styles that suit modern interiors and sharing the beauty of Japanese art with the world.
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Japanese hanging scrolls, known as kakejiku or kakemono, are a traditional form of Japanese wall art that has been cherished for over a thousand years. Featuring Japanese calligraphy, seasonal motifs, or paintings, each scroll is crafted with refined techniques that reflect the beauty of nature and culture.
Versatile and timeless, they can be displayed in homes, tea rooms, or modern interiors, and are often referred to as picture scrolls or Japanese scrolls. Their lightweight form makes them easy to roll, store, and rotate with the season or occasion. As an enduring expression of Japanese wall art, hanging scrolls bring harmony to any space.
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Kakejiku Hanging Scrolls
Japanese hanging scrolls, known as kakejiku or kakemono, are a traditional form of Japanese wall art that has been cherished for over a thousand years. Featuring Japanese calligraphy, seasonal motifs, or paintings, each scroll is crafted with refined techniques that reflect the beauty of nature and culture.
Versatile and timeless, they can be displayed in homes, tea rooms, or modern interiors, and are often referred to as picture scrolls or Japanese scrolls. Their lightweight form makes them easy to roll, store, and rotate with the season or occasion. As an enduring expression of Japanese wall art, hanging scrolls bring harmony to any space.
