Two Koi Kakejiku Hanging Scroll, Charcoal and Orange-Marked White Carp in Teal Water, Gold Brocade, Vintage

Two koi glide through deep teal-blue water in this vintage Japanese kakejiku, a charcoal fish with finely patterned scales above a larger white koi marked in vivid orange and black. Faint submerged silhouettes deepen the water, and warm gold brocade frames a scene that is serene without feeling static.

The Piece

The upper fish is rendered in charcoal gray with carefully patterned scales and a warm golden tone along its underside. Beneath it swims a larger white koi with orange and black patches. Faint submerged fish silhouettes in the background are intentional elements of the composition, adding movement, depth and underwater atmosphere.

The horizontal aquatic painting is mounted within a traditional vertical hanging scroll. Warm gold floral brocade surrounds the central artwork, and golden-brown textile panels complete the upper and lower mounting. An artist's inscription and vermilion seal appear at the lower-right corner of the image.

Koi are associated in Japanese and wider East Asian decorative traditions with perseverance, vitality, courage, advancement and good fortune, and a pair may also suggest companionship, balance and harmony. Meanings vary, and the scroll is offered as a fine example of Japanese fish imagery rather than as a guaranteed spiritual or feng shui object. The calm rhythm of teal water and overlapping fish, lit by the orange markings, suits a living room, study, dining room, tea room, meditation space or hospitality setting, or a collection of koi and Asian nature art.

Details

• Era: Vintage
• Origin: Japan
• Format: Kakejiku (hanging scroll); horizontal painting within a vertical scroll
• Subject: Two koi carp: charcoal koi with golden underside; white koi with orange and black patches; faint submerged fish forms
• Signature: Artist's inscription and vermilion seal at lower right; the reading is undetermined
• Material: Ink and colored pigment on what appears to be a finely textured textile or textile-like surface
• Color: Deep teal-blue, charcoal, white, orange, black and gold
• Mounting: Gold floral brocade-style surround; golden-brown upper and lower panels; hanging cord and lower scroll rod

Condition

• Vintage and pre-owned, with natural signs of age, handling, storage and previous display; it should not be expected to look factory new.
• Light surface waviness or creasing, small marks or spots, and minor discoloration or tonal variation may be present.
• Light wear to the artwork and textile mounting, and age-related wear to the hanging cord and scroll components.
• The faint fish forms in the teal background appear to be intentional parts of the composition rather than damage.
• The photographs show the actual piece and form an essential part of the condition record; colors may vary slightly with lighting and screen settings.

Attribution Notes

The close-up photographs should be examined when judging whether the artwork is painted, printed, hand-finished or produced through a combination of techniques. No guarantee is given of the following:

• Entirely hand-painted construction
• Genuine silk
• Traditional mineral pigments
• Nihonga classification
• A specific historical period
• A confirmed artist attribution

Authenticity & Care

The reading of the inscription, artist attribution, date and school have not been independently verified, nor have the materials and production method. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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