Painting Of Catching Clams, A Hanging Scroll, Ink and Color on Silk
$12,552
🌏 Description
Capture the tranquil rhythm of coastal Japan with the Painting of Catching Clams, a serene hanging scroll rendered in delicate ink and subtle color on silk. Depicting two women in quiet harmony with nature—bent at the shore, sleeves rolled, their hands searching beneath gentle waves—this piece evokes both nostalgia and seasonal intimacy. As a kakemono (hanging scroll), it celebrates daily life with an aesthetic grace that transcends the ordinary. The sea breeze, soft light, and reflective posture of the figures invite viewers into a meditative space, where time lingers like a footprint in wet sand.
🔹 Key Features
• Ink and color on fine silk canvas
• Hanging scroll (Kakemono) format, ideal for display
• Gentle seashore scene with women clamming
• Edo-style composition reflecting peaceful rural life
• Museum-quality collectible from traditional Japanese art
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Description
🏷️ Product Specification
• Format: Hanging scroll (Kakemono)
• Medium: Ink and natural pigments on silk
• Subject: Clam gathering by the shore
• Style: Traditional Nihonga or early-modern Japanese painting
• Dimensions: See gallery site for exact measurements
• Origin: Japan
• Gallery: Mita Arts
🌸 Why Choose the Clam Gathering Scroll
🌊 For the Collector of Seasonal Tranquility
Embrace the peaceful passage of time through everyday ritual.
🖌️ For the Art Enthusiast of Quiet Moments
Admire the nuanced expression of movement, balance, and light.
🎁 For the Giver of Reflective Beauty
Perfect as a contemplative gift or a soulfully personal piece.
🏠 For the Curator of Atmosphere
Transform any room with the meditative stillness of coastal Japan.
✨ Character Summary
Gentle, grounding, and soulful—this artwork celebrates the grace of still moments and nature’s quiet rituals.
※ Additional Explanation
Catching clams, or “shiohigari,” is a seasonal tradition deeply rooted in Japanese culture—an activity that harmonizes people with tidal rhythms and family bonds. In this painting, the focus is not just on the figures, but on the serenity of their posture, the careful detailing of garments, and the softness of light touching the shoreline. The brushwork—sparse yet purposeful—reveals a mastery of suggestion, where less becomes more. The silk medium adds a translucent depth, catching ambient light and shifting mood with the day.
As a hanging scroll, it becomes a window into memory—nostalgic yet timeless. Whether displayed in a minimalist modern home or a traditional alcove, this work offers not only visual refinement but emotional restoration. It speaks to the part of us that yearns for simplicity, water, wind, and a sky that needs no explanation.
Sakamoto Ryoma Ukiyo-e "The Scenery Seen by Ryoma Katsurahama
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