Tamekuni Ando (1902-1977),Plum, Bamboo, and Turtles, Japanese hanging scroll, kakejiku

Art work details

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Setting weight
This piece weighs 1.25 kg and will be shipped in 100 size.

*From the store
This piece was originally one of a pair. The other one likely depicted "pine and crane."
Together, the two would form a complete set of traditional Japanese symbols of good fortune—pine, bamboo, and plum (shōchikubai), along with crane and tortoise (tsurukame).

Even on its own, the imagery carries auspicious meanings:
The tortoise symbolizes longevity,
bamboo represents resilience, as it remains green even in winter and does not break under snow,
and the plum blossom signifies vitality and elegance, blooming beautifully even amidst snow.
It is a fitting subject for celebrating the New Year or a long life.

The artist, Ando, is a painter who is scarcely known outside his local region. However, one can clearly see from the work that he was a highly skilled artist.

Unfortunately, the original box has been replaced, and the writing once inscribed by the previous owner has been erased. Nevertheless, the box itself is made of old paulownia wood of medium quality.

Material
Japanese pigments on silk

Size
Overall: vertical 195.5× width 54.6cm（76.97 in × 21.50 in）＊width does not include roller ends.
(the work: vertical 111.3× width 41.3cm（43.82 in × 16.26 in）)

Condition
・There are some burns, stains on the Japanese paper on the back of the cover.
・There are some burns, stains on the image.
・There are some burns, wrinkles, warp in the mounting.
*There are traces of erased characters on the box.

Remarks
・Roller ends is pottery.
・There is no signature on the box.

Materials for mounting
All of them are made of silk.

Other
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There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product.

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Biography
Tamekuni Ando (1902-1977)

Born in 1902 in Hakuta, Nogi District, Shimane Prefecture. His real name was Tadatoshi.
He studied under Yukawa Shodo, a disciple of Maruyama school master Suzuki Shonen, and refined his skills in the Maruyama school.
He specialized in figure painting, landscapes, and birds-and-flowers motifs.
Passed away in 1977 at the age of 75.