Download a closeup of the mouse in the painting and notice the brush strokes. The rat or mouse (nezumi in Japanese) is connected to vitality and fertility in Asian symbolism. The mallet in the painting is the uchi de no kozuchi or magic hammer. Like the wand or lamp of other folk tales, this mallet can bring forth what is wished for as one taps it or shakes it. This scroll is surprisingly charming. The painting technique is very good and the painting's placement in the surrounding silk creates a nice effect.
Suggested value $55
In person, this scroll is surprisingly charming. Download a closeup of the mouse in the painting and notice the brush strokes. The rat or mouse (nezumi in Japanese) is connected to vitality and fertility in Asian symbolism. The mallet in the painting is the uchi de no kozuchi or magic hammer. Like the wand or lamp of other folk tales, this mallet can bring forth what is wished for as one taps it or shakes it. The painting technique is very good and the painting's placement in the surrounding silk creates a nice effect.
Suggested value $55