Japanese Hanging Scroll Vtg Takasago Old Man Old Woman Kakejiku Chagake SC905 poetry The design of Devil mask

The design of Devil mask

Flower and leaf makie design

and gold folding screen (paper) for display

5 cm wide x 4 cm high

Item weight: 58 grams (with box 100 grams)

Japanese Hanging Scroll Vtg Takasago Old Man Old Woman Kakejiku Chagake SC905 poetry The design of Devil maskJapanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) represents a couple consisting of an old man and an old woman. The couple is standing next to a Japanese Matsu pine tree and some animals symbolizing longevity, such as a turtle and two flying cranes are also pictured. This piece is signed by the artist Horai. Kakejiku is a Japanese picture or calligraphy mounted on a piece of paper. Kakejiku was a tool to