Cherry Blossoms and Sparrows Kakejiku Hanging Scroll ORIGIN_Seto Sometsuke The material used is the

The material used is the fine vertical grain portion of the annual rings of 150-200 year old logs

Achieved by strategically placing charcoal around the pieces in the final moments of firing

The word "otemoto" is written on the wrapper

Since bamboo tends to straighten easily

Cherry Blossoms and Sparrows Kakejiku Hanging Scroll ORIGIN_Seto Sometsuke The material used is theThis elegant kakejiku hanging scroll, hand painted by Hojo Shizuka, depicts cherry blossoms in full bloom, accompanied by two sparrows perched on the branches. The delicate brushwork captures the fleeting beauty of spring, evoking the tranquil atmosphere of hanagumorithe soft, cloudy skies often seen during the cherry blossom season. The cherry blossom, Japans national flower, is admired for its delicate, short lived bloom, reflecting the wabi sabi