Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll COLOR_Gold The place is known for

The place is known for the high quality of its Kozo (paper murberry) and mitsumata (Edgeworthia chrysantha)

This shape with a shallow bottom and a large opening has been used since ancient times

emerging like a jewel from the fire

Karakusa vines

Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll COLOR_Gold The place is known forThis hanging scroll depicts nanten (nandina) and fukujuso (adonis) in a winter setting. In Japan, the changing seasons are cherished and expressed widely through the arts; here, a snowy landscape provides a quiet backdrop while the composition itself suggests the first whisper of spring. Nandina has long been regarded as a talisman against illness and misfortune, traditionally used to ward off evil directions. Paired with the adonis, the motif takes