Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll COLOR_Gold Karakusa vines

Karakusa vines

and the overall atmosphere is one of tranquility

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

A Japanese tea box is a container with a lid that stores tea utensils so that you can enjoy tea at any time

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

Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll COLOR_Gold Karakusa vinesThis 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