Sakai Hōitsu "Sakura ni Shōkin-zu (Cherry Blossoms and Small Birds)" Mini Hanging Scroll | Masterpiece Art Print

Mini Hanging Scroll

Size: 28 cm wide × approximately 90 cm high
Artwork material: Special silk-like fabric (Shinkenpon)
Roller ends: Resin
Storage: Paper storage box included

Sakai Hōitsu

Sakai Hōitsu (1761–1828) was a leading Japanese painter of the late Edo period who established the Edo Rinpa school. Building on the artistic tradition of Ogata Kōrin, he added greater naturalism and refined Edo sensibility to Rinpa’s decorative style.

His work is characterized by vivid colors, softly blended ink and pigments created through the tarashikomi technique, and compositions that make effective use of empty space. He portrayed the flowers, plants, and birds of the four seasons with elegance and poetic sensitivity.

Sakura ni Shōkin-zu (Cherry Blossoms and Small Birds)

Sakai Hōitsu’s Sakura ni Shōkin-zu is a spring flower-and-bird painting depicting an old cherry tree in full bloom and two small blue birds. The white blossoms and vivid blue birds stand out against the pale background, conveying the brightness and vitality of spring.

The lightly arranged branches and birds within the generous empty space, together with the soft blending of colors on the trunk, reflect the decorative beauty of Rinpa and Hōitsu’s elegant, poetic style.

Mini Hanging Scroll

This compact hanging scroll is designed to resemble a traditionally mounted scroll. The decorative fūtai strips are integrated into the upper fabric, and the roller ends are made of resin. Its compact size makes it as easy to display as a poster, while its affordable price allows you to enjoy Japanese art casually.

High-Definition Art Reproduction with Hand-Applied Color

The artwork is reproduced on specially prepared Shinkenpon, a silk-like fabric, using advanced giclée printing technology also employed by major museums worldwide for fine-art reproductions. The final details are enhanced with hand-applied color to create a more vivid and realistic appearance. The materials offer excellent resistance to light and ozone, helping preserve the original colors and beauty over time.