Kakejiku - Japanese Hanging Scrolls - "Red Fuji in Flight (Akafuji Hishō)" No.KZ5MB3-056
Hanging Scroll Description
Title / Subject: Red Fuji in Flight (Akafuji Hishō)
Size : 44.5 * 164cm
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The "Red Fuji in Flight" (Akafuji Hishō) hanging scroll features a combination of auspicious Japanese motifs, making it an exceptionally lucky piece. The significance of the main motifs and the wishes embodied in the scroll are as follows: Red Fuji—Mount Fuji bathed in the morning sun and glowing with a divine red hue is considered a rare, miraculous sight, occurring perhaps only once a year. It is believed to possess the power to bring good fortune, ward off evil, ensure business prosperity, and boost financial luck. Cranes in Flight—As the saying "cranes live for a thousand years" suggests, the crane is a symbol of longevity. Furthermore, because cranes are known for their strong pair bonds and lifelong devotion to their mates, they also symbolize marital harmony. Combined Significance—By uniting "Japan's greatest mountain" (Mount Fuji) and an "auspicious color" (red) with the "symbol of longevity" (the crane), the scroll is said to invite family safety, career advancement, great strides in life, and boundless good fortune.
