Fan Surface - Heian Period Beautiful Woman and Cherry Blossom - with signature 'Koun' 紅雲 and seal 'Jo' 常 - Japan (No Reserve Price)
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This hand painted Japanese hanging scroll features a Heian era beauty on a fan motif with signed Koun Jo, offering refined decor and cultural depth for bidders.
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紅雲 Koun Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Fan Surface - Heian Period Beautiful Woman and Cherry Blossom
with signature 'Koun' 紅雲 and seal 'Jo' 常
This elegant Japanese hanging scroll features a Heian-period beauty delicately painted on a fan-shaped motif (senmen), a format traditionally associated with refinement, seasonal elegance, and poetic symbolism. The scroll is signed “Koun Jo,” though the artist’s biography remains unknown. Its wide format (approx. 79.8 cm) enhances the visual presence and decorative impact. In Japanese aesthetics, fan paintings were often used to convey intimate scenes, seasonal moods, or courtly elegance, and were later mounted on scrolls for display. The depicted woman, dressed in classical attire and seated in a tranquil landscape, evokes the grace and introspection of Heian-era literature and culture. The brushwork and composition reflect a blend of decorative charm and contemplative serenity, typical of 20th-century bijin-ga (beauty paintings). Despite the lack of biographical data on the artist, the work’s execution and format suggest a skilled hand and cultural sensitivity.
Whole dimensions: 31.4" W x 60" H / 79.8cm x 152.6cm
Inside dimensions: 21" W x 7.5" H / 53.5cm x 19.2cm
Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone (DAMAGE)
Weight: 550g
Condition
Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN, CREASE, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, STAIN in the back of the mounting.
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Seller's Story
Reiwa Antiques is an officially licensed antique dealer based in Japan, offering a range of authentic Japanese antiques, including traditional paintings, exquisite calligraphy, and beautiful tea utensils. Our goal is to continue to provide you with a pleasant buying experience. As part of that, in order to reduce your VAT and Import Tax burden as much as possible, we offer free shipping. We have been dealing with overseas transactions for more than 10 years. Please be assured that we'll always pack your items carefully and do our best to deliver your items safely. The usual shipping methods are Registered Airmail, EMS (Postal expedited), or DHL. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or need any help.
Yours cordially,
Reiwa Antiques
紅雲 Koun Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Fan Surface - Heian Period Beautiful Woman and Cherry Blossom
with signature 'Koun' 紅雲 and seal 'Jo' 常
This elegant Japanese hanging scroll features a Heian-period beauty delicately painted on a fan-shaped motif (senmen), a format traditionally associated with refinement, seasonal elegance, and poetic symbolism. The scroll is signed “Koun Jo,” though the artist’s biography remains unknown. Its wide format (approx. 79.8 cm) enhances the visual presence and decorative impact. In Japanese aesthetics, fan paintings were often used to convey intimate scenes, seasonal moods, or courtly elegance, and were later mounted on scrolls for display. The depicted woman, dressed in classical attire and seated in a tranquil landscape, evokes the grace and introspection of Heian-era literature and culture. The brushwork and composition reflect a blend of decorative charm and contemplative serenity, typical of 20th-century bijin-ga (beauty paintings). Despite the lack of biographical data on the artist, the work’s execution and format suggest a skilled hand and cultural sensitivity.
Whole dimensions: 31.4" W x 60" H / 79.8cm x 152.6cm
Inside dimensions: 21" W x 7.5" H / 53.5cm x 19.2cm
Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone (DAMAGE)
Weight: 550g
Condition
Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN, CREASE, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, STAIN in the back of the mounting.
Shipping
"FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by Registered Airmail, EMS, or DHL.
Seller's Story
Reiwa Antiques is an officially licensed antique dealer based in Japan, offering a range of authentic Japanese antiques, including traditional paintings, exquisite calligraphy, and beautiful tea utensils. Our goal is to continue to provide you with a pleasant buying experience. As part of that, in order to reduce your VAT and Import Tax burden as much as possible, we offer free shipping. We have been dealing with overseas transactions for more than 10 years. Please be assured that we'll always pack your items carefully and do our best to deliver your items safely. The usual shipping methods are Registered Airmail, EMS (Postal expedited), or DHL. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or need any help.
Yours cordially,
Reiwa Antiques
Details
Artist
with signature 'Koun' 紅雲 and seal 'Jo' 常
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Fan Surface - Heian Period Beautiful Woman and Cherry Blossom
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition
Height
152.6 cm
Width
79.8 cm
Weight
550 g
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Classical
Period
1960-1970
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