Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest A significant portion of the

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Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest A significant portion of theThis hanging scroll depicts nanten (nandina) and fukujuso (adonis) in a winter setting. In Japan, the changing seasons are cherished and expressed widely through the arts; here, a snowy landscape provides a quiet backdrop while the composition itself suggests the first whisper of spring. Nandina has long been regarded as a talisman against illness and misfortune, traditionally used to ward off evil directions. Paired with the adonis, the motif takes