Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Kintaro Yamauba Bear Hokusai Reproduction With Box Shakujo Head Diameter: 6

Shakujo Head Diameter: 6

reflecting the powerful nature of the Tengu guardians

and oxidation on the metal parts

Textural Mastery: Rhythmic horizontal throwing marks provide a wonderful tactile quality and an excellent feel in the hand

These firefighting tools were widely used in towns and villages before the spread of modern fire engines

Japanese Hanging Scroll Kakejiku Kintaro Yamauba Bear Hokusai Reproduction With Box Shakujo Head Diameter: 6This is a Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku), a reproduction of a work by Katsushika Hokusai. It features a traditional painting mounted on fabric with roller ends. The painting depicts the legendary figures of Kintaro (a strong child) and Yamauba (a mountain crone), accompanied by a black bear. Yamauba is portrayed as an elderly woman with white hair holding a wooden staff, while Kintaro is shown playfully wrestling with the bear. The artwork is