Antique Japanese Hina Matsuri Scroll, Five-Section Format With Lively Figures

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This is a traditional Japanese hanging scroll (kakemono) created for Girls’ Day (Hina Matsuri), featuring a five-tier (five-section) composition.

The … Read more This is a traditional Japanese hanging scroll (kakemono) created for Girls’ Day (Hina Matsuri), featuring a five-tier (five-section) composition.

The scroll presents a richly detailed scene with numerous human figures, each delicately rendered with expressive gestures and lively character. The figures are arranged across five sections, creating a narrative flow that reflects celebration, refinement, and harmony—qualities traditionally associated with Hina Matsuri, a festival dedicated to the health, happiness, and growth of young girls.

The painting style shows careful brushwork, balanced colors, and fine detailing, bringing the figures to life with a sense of movement and warmth. Such scrolls were often displayed seasonally in the tokonoma alcove during early spring, accompanying hina dolls and other festival decorations.

Today, this scroll is appreciated as both a cultural artifact and a decorative artwork, valued for its festive theme, intricate composition, and strong sense of traditional Japanese aesthetics.

The scroll shows gentle signs of age consistent with traditional works of this type, contributing to its authentic character. See less