Sparrows and Bamboo with Calligraphy Kakejiku Hanging Scroll MAKER_Tamekichi Mitsui the mokko shape has been

the mokko shape has been a part of Japanese design for centuries

This versatile piece is perfect for serving a variety of dishes

located in the current Nagasaki Prefecture

From the step each stalk is harvested to the final intricate weave

while the ridges catch shadows that change with the light

Sparrows and Bamboo with Calligraphy Kakejiku Hanging Scroll MAKER_Tamekichi Mitsui the mokko shape has beenQuiet scenery and Zen words resonate with one another in this hanging scroll, leaving the space with a calm, lingering afterglow. The striking circle at the top of the composition is rendered as a symbol of a window. Beyond it, the world seems to open outward, so that when the scroll is hung, it can feel as though an additional window has appeared within the room. Near the window, two sparrows perch on a bamboo branch. They look almost as if theyre