Japanese Kakejiku Iris on Silk, Hand-Painted Shōwa Period Ayame Iris with Calligraphy, Zen Japandi Wabi Sabi Wall Art, Vintage

Japanese Kakejiku “Ayame” (Iris) – Hand-painted silk painting with calligraphy

An elegant, original Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku) featuring a finely executed depiction of a blooming iris (ayame) in traditional ink and color painting on silk. The composition combines the graceful iris with handwritten calligraphy and several red artist's or studio seals.

On the reverse side is an older German collector's note with the title:

“Iris with writing!”

as well as the handwritten translation:

"The wind blows – leaves and blossoms change their color."

This note suggests an earlier European collection and lends the piece additional provenance.

The Kakejiku is ideally suited as a wall object for Japandi, Wabi-Sabi, Zen or Mid-Century interiors and looks particularly beautiful in quiet living rooms, libraries, studios or meditation areas.

Details
Original Japanese Kakejiku
Hand-painted painting on silk
Motif: Iris / Ayame / Sword Lily
With Japanese calligraphy
Several red seals present
Traditional scroll mounting
Origin: Japan
Shōwa period
Proven to have been in a European collection before 1979

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate signs of use and storage. Minor signs of aging are present on the silk and mounting, underscoring the authentic character of the item. Please consider the photos as part of the description.

Mass
Total height: approx. 121 cm
Total width: approx. 32 cm

materials
silk
ink
watercolors
Wood
Fabric mounting

Production time
Before 1979
Era: Showa (1926–1989)
Estimated: 1950s–1970s