Kakejiku 掛け軸 (hanging scroll) by female artist
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A rare kakejiku 掛け軸 (hanging scroll) by Tsuji Suiran 辻翠蘭 (1841–1912), depicting five dancing skeletons beneath a short verse.
One skeleton leaps across the upper part of the composition, two cavort below, and a seated pair gather around a small bowl. Their grinning skulls and animated gestures give the scene a playful energy. Executed in ink on paper. Signed and sealed by the artist: “Suiran-jo” 翠蘭女.
Tsuji Suiran 辻翠蘭 (1841–1912) was a painter from Akita who studied Nanga painting and specialized in bird-and-flower subjects. She established a painting school in her home and supported her household through her work. Her paintings received awards at exhibitions in Osaka and Akita. This humorous scene is an unusual subject for the artist.
The scroll has been fully restored and remounted in plain brown silk, retaining its original bone jikusaki 軸先 (roller ends).
Dimensions:
Total (including mounting): 170 × 41.5 cm
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912).
In very good condition with some minimal signs conform age. Restored and remounted as described above. Please refer to the photographs for a clear condition reference.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
