Hanging Scroll Collection

Owl on a Pine Branch, early 17th century. Creator: Soga Nichokuan
Owl on a Pine Branch, early 17th century. Edo period

Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century. Creator: Yi Jeong (Korean, 1541-1626)
Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century

Parody of a scene from The Tale of Genji, early 18th century. Creator: Kawamata Tsuneyuki
Parody of a scene from The Tale of Genji, early 18th century

Kintaro with Carp, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Kintaro with Carp, 19th century

Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu), 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu), 14th century

Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, 1593. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, 1593

Haboku, Splashed Ink Landscape, 1400s-early 1500s century. Creator: Sessh? T?y? (Japanese
Haboku, Splashed Ink Landscape, 1400s-early 1500s century

Portrait of an imperial censor and his wife, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an imperial censor and his wife, late 18th-early 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Lions at the Stone Bridge of Mount Tiantai, 1779. Creator: Soga Shohaku
Lions at the Stone Bridge of Mount Tiantai, 1779

Wild Geese and Water, 1839. Creator: Hokusai
Wild Geese and Water, 1839

Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha (Raigo), about 1270—1333. Creator: Unknown
Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha (Raigo), about 1270--1333

Old Man and Woman. Creators: Unknown, Ogata Korin
Old Man and Woman

The Eight Hosts of Deva, Naga, and Yakshi, 1454. Creator: Unknown
The Eight Hosts of Deva, Naga, and Yakshi, 1454. The grandest of the Buddhist mortuary rites is the Water-Land ( shuilu ) ritual

Birds Gather under the Spring Willow, late 1400s-early 1500. Creator: Yin Hong (Chinese, c
Birds Gather under the Spring Willow, late 1400s-early 1500. A great variety of birds, including the peacock and peahen, are portrayed in a natural setting

Yorimitsu killing Tsuchigumo (Detail of the scroll Tsuchigumo no Soshi Emaki), 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
Yorimitsu killing Tsuchigumo (Detail of the scroll Tsuchigumo no Soshi Emaki), 13th century. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Hibiscus and Magpies, 1847. Creator: Yamamoto Baiitsu
Hibiscus and Magpies, 1847

Woman as an Itinerant Monk: Onna Komuso (Otsu-e), late 1600s-early 1700s. Creator: Unknown
Woman as an Itinerant Monk: Onna Komuso (Otsu-e), late 1600s-early 1700s

The Hermit Xu You Resting by a Stream, 1400s. Creator: Dai Jin (Chinese, 1388-1462)
The Hermit Xu You Resting by a Stream, 1400s. The subject of this painting, Xu You, is an ancient worthy and reclusive figure who, when offered the throne by the legendary emperor Yao

Tiger, c. 1250-1279. Creator: Fachang Muqi (Chinese, 1220-1280)
Tiger, c. 1250-1279

Descent of the Nine Luminaries and the Seven Stars at Kasuga, 1300s. Creator: Unknown
Descent of the Nine Luminaries and the Seven Stars at Kasuga, 1300s. This medieval religious painting shows celestial beings descending from the heavens into the Kasuga Shrine

Inn and Travelers in Snowy Mountains, dated 1745. Creator: Yuan Yao
Inn and Travelers in Snowy Mountains, dated 1745

Egrets, Peonies, and Willows, early 19th century. Creator: Yamamoto Baiitsu
Egrets, Peonies, and Willows, early 19th century

Portrait of Qianlong Emperor As a Young Man, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Qianlong Emperor As a Young Man, 19th century. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Flowers and Goldfish, 18th century. Creator: So Shizan
Flowers and Goldfish, 18th century. Edo period

Interior with Woman, Child and Nurse, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Interior with Woman, Child and Nurse, late 18th-early 19th century

Shade of Pines in a Cloudy Valley, 1660. Creator: Wang Jian (Chinese, 1598-1677)
Shade of Pines in a Cloudy Valley, 1660

Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha, 1300-33. Creator: Unknown
Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha, 1300-33. In the Pure Land school of Buddhism, Amida Buddha is the focus of worship. Pictured here is the raigo

Two Magpies on Red Leafed Tree, 1939 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764872 Two Magpies on Red Leafed Tree, 1939 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Xu Beihong (1895-1953); 11.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Magpies on Red Leafed Tree)

Two Cormorants (hanging scroll and colour on paper)
1764894 Two Cormorants (hanging scroll and colour on paper) by Xu Beihong (1895-1953); 103x51.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Cormorants. Xu Beihong (1895-1953)

A Cat Sitting on a Rock, 1938 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764865 A Cat Sitting on a Rock, 1938 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Xu Beihong (1895-1953); 108.5x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cat Sitting on a Rock)

Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as a Boy (Chigo Daishi) (hanging scroll with ink & colour on silk)
2968500 Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as a Boy (Chigo Daishi) (hanging scroll with ink & colour on silk) by Japanese School, (15th century); 86.7x48.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Woman Walking in the Snow, 1840s-early 1850s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Woman Walking in the Snow, 1840s-early 1850s

Water-moon Avalokiteshvara, first half of the 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Water-moon Avalokiteshvara, first half of the 14th century. Goryeo dynasty (918-1392)

Taima Mandala, probably late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Taima Mandala, probably late 14th century. Amida sits enthroned at the center of the mandala, flanked by the bodhisattvas Seishi and Kannon

Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)

Oxherding, first half of the 15th century. Creator: Sekkyakushi
Oxherding, first half of the 15th century. Perhaps illustrating the fifth verse, Herding the Ox of the Ten Verses on Oxherding, a Zen parable. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup, 1828. Creator: Tani Buncho
The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup, 1828

Studying a Painting, 16th century. Creator: Zhang Lu
Studying a Painting, 16th century. Parodies of a literary gathering. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Peacocks and Peonies, 1820. Creator: Tani Buncho
Peacocks and Peonies, 1820

Bamboo in Wind and Rain, ca. 1694. Creator: Shitao
Bamboo in Wind and Rain, ca. 1694

Tartars Playing Polo, early 18th century. Creator: Kano Eisen in Furunobu
Tartars Playing Polo, early 18th century. Edo period (1615-1868)

Children playing in the palace garden, late 13th-15th century. Creator: Unknown
Children playing in the palace garden, late 13th-15th century. Late Yuan (12711368) or early Ming (1368-1644) dynasty

Guan Yu, ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Guan Yu, ca. 1700. Guan Yu, warrior and saint in the Daoist pantheon, patron saint of the Manchu rulers of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Daishojin Bosatsu, from Album of Buddhist Deities from the Diamond World... 12th century
Daishojin Bosatsu, from " Album of Buddhist Deities from the Diamond World and Womb World Mandalas" (" Kontai butsugajo" ), 12th century. Heian period (794-1185)

Cherry Blossoms, 18th century. Creator: Go Shun
Cherry Blossoms, 18th century

Landscape with Pavilion, 1478-80. Creator: Kenko Shokei
Landscape with Pavilion, 1478-80. Inscribed by Togen Zuisen (Japanese, 1430-1480). Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Shakyamuni Conquering the Demons (Shaka Goma-zu), ca. 1888. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Shakyamuni Conquering the Demons (Shaka Goma-zu), ca. 1888

Eagle Attacking a Monkey, 1885. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Eagle Attacking a Monkey, 1885

Samurai and Wakashu (Bushi to wakashu), early 18th century. Creator: Miyagawa Issho
Samurai and Wakashu (Bushi to wakashu), early 18th century

Wooded Mountains at Dusk, dated 1666. Creator: Kuncan
Wooded Mountains at Dusk, dated 1666. IN the area around Yellow Mountain in southern Anhui Province. Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Dakini, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Dakini, 14th century

Wisdom King of Passion Aizen Myoo, 1300s. Creator: Unknown
Wisdom King of Passion Aizen Myoo, 1300s. This painting depicts the Buddhist deity the Wisdom King of Passion Aizen Myoo, who converts carnal lust into a desire for enlightenment

Wisdom King of Great Awe-inspiring Power (Daiitoku myoo), mid-1800s. Creator: Unknown
Wisdom King of Great Awe-inspiring Power (Daiitoku myoo), mid-1800s. In Esoteric Buddhism, there is one Buddha at the center of the universe, and four additional Buddhas

Painting Party, 1880. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai (Japanese, 1831-1889)
Painting Party, 1880. This lively painting depicts shogakai, a gathering during which calligraphers and painters created artwork in response to their patrons requests

Plums, Bamboo, and Orchid, 1834. Creator: Yamamoto Baiitsu (Japanese, 1783-1856)
Plums, Bamboo, and Orchid, 1834. In Japan, the literati painter Yamamoto Baiitsu loved the plum and even changed his name to include the word plum

Birds and camelia in snow, c. 1700 (ink and colours on paper)
BL12348 Birds and camelia in snow, c.1700 (ink and colours on paper) by Haritsu, Ogawa (1663-1747); 194.5x87.5 cm; British Museum, London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

Pheasant, bullfinch, flowers and rock, c. 1800 (ink and colours on silk)
BL12336 Pheasant, bullfinch, flowers and rock, c.1800 (ink and colours on silk) by Baikei, Ariwara (1750-1803); 96.8x34.3 cm; British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: ); Japanese, out of copyright

Hanging scroll (Ming dynasty, AD 1501-1583), Shanghai Museum, Peoples Square, Shanghai, China

Snowy Mountains, 1691. Creator: Gu Qiao
Snowy Mountains, 1691

Scholars Enjoying Tea (image 1 of 2), 19th century. Creator: Nakabayashi Chikkei
Scholars Enjoying Tea (image 1 of 2), 19th century

Scholars Enjoying Tea (image 2 of 2), 19th century. Creator: Nakabayashi Chikkei
Scholars Enjoying Tea (image 2 of 2), 19th century

Courtesan, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Sessai
Courtesan, Late 18th-early 19th century

Otafuku, Late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Hanabusa Itcho
Otafuku, Late 17th-early 18th century

Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Black Robe (image 1 of 5), 19th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Black Robe (image 1 of 5), 19th century

Portrait of a Scholar-Official in Blue Robe (image 1 of 4), 18th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Scholar-Official in Blue Robe (image 1 of 4), 18th century

Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Pink Robe (image 5 of 5), 19th century. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Scholar-Official in a Pink Robe (image 5 of 5), 19th century

Celestial Buddhas and Deities of the Northern, Western, and Central Dipper Constell... c1450-c1550. Creator: Anon
Celestial Buddhas and Deities of the Northern, Western, and Central Dipper Constellations, between c1450 and c1550

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 5 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 5 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 3 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 3 of 7), Ming dynasty

Winter Landscape of Two Herons, Willow, and Tea Plants Blossoms, c1550. Creator: Anon
Winter Landscape of Two Herons, Willow, and Tea Plants Blossoms, c1550

Old Trees by a Cold Waterfall, 1531. Creator: Wen Zhengming
Old Trees by a Cold Waterfall, 1531

Monk Riding Backward on an Ox, 16th century. Creator: Sekkan
Monk Riding Backward on an Ox, 16th century

Herons and Willow, 19th century. Creator: Oda Kaisen
Herons and Willow, 19th century

Wrathful Form of the Goddess Saraswati (Magzor Gyalmo) or Palden Llamo, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Wrathful Form of the Goddess Saraswati (Magzor Gyalmo) or Palden Llamo, 20th century. Detail from a larger artwork

Fishing Recluse by an Autumn Grove, late Ming/early Qing dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Sheng Mao
Fishing Recluse by an Autumn Grove, late Ming/early Qing dynasty, 17th century

Scroll, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), c. 1860. Creator: Unknown
Scroll, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), c. 1860. Detail from a larger artwork

Yang Guifei Leaving the Bath, 1700s (hanging scroll, ink, colours & gold on silk)
XOS5885454 Yang Guifei Leaving the Bath, 1700s (hanging scroll, ink, colours & gold on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 96.5x44.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

White Plum Blossoms and Moon, 1755 (hanging scroll, ink & colour on silk)
7392237 White Plum Blossoms and Moon, 1755 (hanging scroll, ink & colour on silk) by Jakuchu, Ito (1716-1800); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

74. 1. 199 Primary
74.1.199, primary, 7369539

Hydrangea and Rock, 1946 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764937 Hydrangea and Rock, 1946 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Gao Jianfu (1879-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydrangea and Rock. Gao Jianfu (1879-1951)

Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: after Gao Shangshu, following Dong Yuan (active... 1642. Creator: Unknown)
Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: after Gao Shangshu, following Dong Yuan (active 937-975) and Ju Ran, and later in the style of Mi Fu (1051_-1107), China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 1642

Noble Hermit in a Mountain Retreat, late Ming / early Qing dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Chen Ruyan
Noble Hermit in a Mountain Retreat, late Ming/early Qing dynasty, 17th century

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"Hanging Scrolls: A Window into Asian Art and Culture" Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Asian art with these captivating hanging scrolls. Each scroll tells a unique story, capturing the essence of its creator's vision and skill. "Bamboo in the Wind" by Yi Jeong takes us back to early 17th century Korea, where delicate bamboo sways gracefully against a backdrop of nature's elements. The artist's mastery brings this scene to life, evoking a sense of tranquility and harmony. In "Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, " an unknown artist from 1593 presents us with a divine figure surrounded by blooming lotuses. This masterpiece invites contemplation on spirituality and enlightenment. Sessh? T?y?'s "Haboku, Splashed Ink Landscape" transports us to 15th-century Japan. With bold brushstrokes and ink splatters, this artwork captures the dynamic energy of nature itself, leaving room for interpretation and personal reflection. A late 18th-early 19th-century portrait reveals an imperial censor and his wife in exquisite detail. Though their identities remain unknown, their dignified presence speaks volumes about societal norms during that era. Soga Shohaku's "Lions at the Stone Bridge of Mount Tiantai" showcases fierce mythical creatures guarding sacred grounds. The artist's unconventional style adds drama and intensity to this vibrant composition. The "Owl on a Pine Branch" by Soga Nichokuan is both whimsical and mysterious. Its intricate details invite viewers into a world where animals hold symbolic significance beyond what meets the eye. "Hokusai's Wild Geese and Water" from 1839 captures movement frozen in time as geese soar above rippling waters. This iconic piece exemplifies Hokusai’s mastery over depicting natural landscapes with meticulous precision. Kintaro with Carp introduces us to a charming scene from the 19th century.