Jō and Uba, Vintage Japanese Scroll, Ink Painting, Kakejiku, Kakemono, Japan Wall Hanging, #361, Japanese Landscape

Authentic artwork
Original Japanese scroll painting

Age: Vintage
Japanese paper, silk, coloured ink
Signed, sealed
Very good condition, large format

Jō and Uba, the pine spirits who were thought to inhabit two pines at Takasago and Sumiyoshi, are depicted here as an old couple. According to tradition, Jō makes a trip to Sumiyoshi nightly to visit his love. The two spirits symbolize the pines for which these locations are famous. In addition, they also represent eternal fidelity. In some paintings with this theme, you can see turtles and cranes around, symbols of a very long life.

This kakemono was often used in Japanese tradition as a wedding gift to wish the future couple a long, peaceful and harmonious life together. This scroll is also given to couples who have lived together for many years.

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