Flowers of the Four Seasons Kakejiku Hanging Scroll ORIGIN_Wajima Lacquerware Inspired by Aoki Mokubei

Inspired by Aoki Mokubei

When you pour hot water into the teapot

captures the ethereal beauty of a distant landscape shrouded in haze

The dragon and seigaiha wave patterns painted on this sakazuki flat sake cup come to life when sake is poured into it

this wooden ramen spoon is finished with two coats of urushi lacquer for a brighter

Flowers of the Four Seasons Kakejiku Hanging Scroll ORIGIN_Wajima Lacquerware Inspired by Aoki MokubeiThis work is designed to be enjoyed throughout the year, offering a sense of calm and fresh discovery each time it is viewed. Centered on the peonylong celebrated as the king of flowersthe composition brings together plum blossoms, nandina berries, bellflowers, and small chrysanthemums, each representing a different season. In nature, these plants never bloom at the same time, yet here they are depicted side by side, transcending the passage of time