Kingfisher Kakejiku Hanging Scroll Yu alludes to the quiet presence

alludes to the quiet presence of waves

not just at mealtimes

an entrance to a home

Its surface feels textured like stone

Crafted from betula grossa

Kingfisher Kakejiku Hanging Scroll Yu alludes to the quiet presenceThis hanging scroll depicts a kingfisher and is traditionally associated with summer. In Japan, seasonal motifs have long been cherished and expressed through paintings and crafts. The kingfisher, known in Japanese as hisui (jade) due to its vivid blue green feathers, is a familiar symbol of summer. In this piece, a solitary kingfisher perches on a branch extending over a river, intently gazing at the waters surfaceperhaps watching for its next catch.