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

Since bamboo tends to straighten easily

making each vase a one-of-a-kind art piece

Achieved by strategically placing charcoal around the pieces in the final moments of firing

The word "otemoto" is written on the wrapper

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

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