Japanese Hanging Scroll Hand Painted 'Hawk on Perch Stand' KAKEJIKU W/Box MB428
This is a Japanese hanging scroll painted on silk, titled “Taka-zu (Hawk Painting).” The composition depicts a hawk perched upon a traditional wooden perch stand, rendered with strong presence and refined Japanese brushwork.
Hand painted with expressive detail, the hawk is portrayed with sharp gaze and dignified posture, emphasizing the authority and tension associated with birds of prey. The perch stand further reinforces the classical falconry atmosphere historically connected to samurai culture and aristocratic hunting traditions in Japan.
Hawk paintings have long been admired as symbols of vigilance, strength, courage, and high status. Works depicting trained hawks on perch stands are especially associated with traditional Japanese falconry culture and warrior-class aesthetics.
Although the artist remains unidentified, the work reflects traditional Nihonga techniques and demonstrates balanced composition with careful treatment of feathers and posture. The restrained background enhances the strong visual presence of the hawk itself.
Executed on silk, the painting displays smooth tonal transitions and elegant detail. The tall vertical composition gives the work impressive decorative impact suitable for tokonoma display or samurai-themed interiors.
Created around the Taisho to Showa period, the piece comes with a matching wooden storage box.
Size
Overall
Height: 197 cm / 77.56 inches
Width: 47 cm / 18.50 inches
Artwork
Height: 115 cm / 45.28 inches
Width: 35.3 cm / 13.90 inches
Total Weight: 735 g / 1.62 lbs
Condition
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