Set of 6 Great Kakemonos Japanese Mythology - 19th Century Japan 1800 Edo

Magnificent set of 6 great kakemonos from 19th century japanese mythology. Paper support with canvas glued on the wonderful set paper that is part of the history and beliefs of japan. When not suspended, kakemonos are rolled. About 1800 - japan - edo period a kakemono translates as "object to hang". In japan, it is a painting or calligraphy, most often made on silk or paper, framed in a scroll intended to be hung on walls or street lighting. This particular shape, which allows them to be scrolled, dates back to the tang dynasty in china (which would be related to the copying and preservation of ancient buddhist texts). A kami is a deity or spirit worshipped in the shinto religion. A yokai is a spirit, ghost, demon or strange appearance among creatures in japanese folklore. Each of these kakemonos represents a unique story: - a kami, a japanese deity, is depicted painting a rainbow. Indeed, he performs the action with his right hand while his left hand holds a kind of basket containing three cans of paint. This kami has a rather closed attitude. It stands in a dark and tormented sky. Under this figure, 8 villagers are dressed in traditional japanese clothes. Their faces have softened. They are not afraid of the elements created by the kami above their heads. - a character with an unreal appearance holds in both hands a kind of jar that he spills on the human figures above. This being floats in the air, probably a character from mythology, perhaps susanoo. Below, villagers with umbrellas. They try to protect themselves as best they can from what falls on them. One of them carries baskets full of fish on her shoulders. A figure in the background is projected forward and falls. - on this kakemono, the god raijin, dressed in a.

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