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Description

霞城 Kajo Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Hawk Targeting Sparrow Hiding in Grass with Box RE496

with signature 'Kajo Tenku koji' 霞城天空居士 seal 'Tenkū koji' 天空居士 'Minun Gaseki' 眠雲臥石

A sudden stillness gathers around the moment captured here: a hawk folding into its dive, its sharp gaze fixed on a sparrow hidden among the grasses below. Painted by Kajo and signed “Kajo Tenkū koji,” the work balances tension and restraint—the hawk’s wings spread in a powerful arc, yet the brushwork remains controlled, almost meditative. Fine ink lines describe the grasses with a softness that contrasts the predator’s precision, creating a scene where movement and quiet coexist. The composition holds a natural rhythm: the downward sweep of the hawk, the subtle bend of the reeds, the unseen flutter of the sparrow just out of reach. Kajo’s seals reinforce the literati spirit behind the painting, where observation becomes reflection rather than spectacle. Accompanied by its box, the scroll brings a focused, clarifying energy into a room. Its poised moment—suspended between action and stillness—has a way of sharpening the viewer’s awareness, encouraging a more attentive gaze and a steadier mind. Over time, it becomes a quiet reminder of perception, timing, and the strength that comes from moving with intention rather than haste.

Whole dimensions: 20.9" W x 75.1" H / 53.2cm x 190.8cm
Inside dimensions: 13.9" W x 44.4" H / 35.4cm x 112.8cm

Material: Silk
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 840g including Box

Condition

Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.

About the colors of the photos

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