Kakejiku - Japanese Hanging Scrolls - "Soaring Golden Mt. Fuji (Kinfuji Hisho)" No.KZ5MB3-167
Hanging Scroll Description
Title / Subject: Soaring Golden Mt. Fuji (Kinfuji Hisho)
Size : 44.5 * 164cm
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"Kinfuji Hisho" (Soaring Golden Mt. Fuji) is the title of an auspicious painting depicting Mt. Fuji glowing gold—illuminated by the morning sun or a sea of clouds—alongside a pair of red-crowned cranes soaring gracefully through the sky. It is a classic theme in traditional Japanese landscape painting and hanging scrolls, recognized as a highly auspicious motif.
Symbolic Meaning
Golden Mt. Fuji: Since ancient times, a golden Mt. Fuji has been believed to bring wealth, prosperity, and success; because such a sight is rarely witnessed, it is considered exceptionally auspicious. Soaring Cranes (Red-crowned Cranes): Cranes are symbols of longevity, often associated with the saying that "cranes live for a thousand years." Furthermore, as these birds are known for their strong pair bonds, the image also embodies wishes for marital harmony and the safety and well-being of the family.
Kakejiku - Japanese Hanging Scrolls - "Soaring Golden Mt. Fuji (Kinfuji Hisho)" No.KZ5MB3-167
