Description
Pair of Japanese interior sliding panels. Depicting sparrows in the rice fields. Sparrows are regarded as symbols of personal prosperity, rich fruit crops. Stocks of flowing rich reach out. The fields are said to represent providence, creation, blessing, and joy.
Speckled gold throughout the the images radiating warm glow off the paper. A scene of serenity.
Signed by the painter: Kishi Ganku, 1749–1839. Signature: 雅楽助岸駒寫 Utanosuke Ganku. “Utanosuke” is a title he was conferred in 1785 by the House of the Imperial Prince: Vice-Minister of the Gagaku-ryō (Imperial Academy of Court Music).
Top seal: 同功館 (written vertically) Dōkōkan. “Dōkōkan” is one of his many artist names
Signed Kishi Ganku (1749-1839) using artist name Utanosuke Ganku
Bronze pull with flowing vines and crest
Edo period circa 1800
Dimensions: Each panel 36 1/2″ wide X 69 1/2″ high
