Tsuru Collection

Six-panel screen depicting Cranes, Edo Period (ink, colour, gold & silver on paper)
491620 Six-panel screen depicting Cranes, Edo Period (ink, colour, gold & silver on paper) by Korin, Ogata (1658-1716); 166x371 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Japanese Giant Carp
In a Japanese legend, O Tsuru sees a giant carp, dead, washed up on the shore of Lake Biwa : it is a monster that eats dogs, cats and even swimming people

Tsuru (Crane), pair
Katsu Uota

Japanese Nara Dolls - wooden carved dolls used for decorative purposes at a festival of the Kasuga shrine at the time of Emperor Sutoku in 1137

Six-panel screen depicting Cranes, Edo Period (ink, colour, gold & silver on paper)
483280 Six-panel screen depicting Cranes, Edo Period (ink, colour, gold & silver on paper) by Korin, Ogata (1658-1716); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

16. 5 1797-1858 1833 1835 37. 4 Ando Crane Hiroshige
Nami ni tsuru, Crane in Waves. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1833 and 1835], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 37.4 x 16.5 cm

Tsuruya uchi kashiku, The courtesan Kashiku of the house of Tsuru. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.8 x 26.1 cm

The courtesan Kashiku of the house of Tsuru. Print shows the courtesan Kashiku, full-length portrait, standing in front of a tree in blossom, facing slightly right, with young female attendant

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Discover the enchanting world of Japanese art through these exquisite masterpieces. Witness the grace and elegance of a pair (Cranes) depicted in a six-panel screen from the Edo Period, intricately painted with ink, color, gold, and silver on paper. The serene beauty of these birds is a symbol of longevity and happiness in Japanese culture. Amidst the art, a courtesan named Kashiku of the house steals the spotlight in two stunning woodblock prints by Utagawa Kuniyasu. Her allure and charm are captured in vivid detail, reflecting the opulence and sophistication of the Nara Dolls era. Join us in exploring the rich history and intricacies of Japanese art, as we delve deeper into the stories behind these captivating pieces. From the masterful brushstrokes of Hiroshige's Crane prints to the mesmerizing portrayal of Kashiku, let your imagination soar.