Ebisu on sake barrels, Japanese ink kakemono (kakejiku), Meiji–Taishō period, #956

This Japanese hanging scroll (kakemono, kakejiku) portrays the smiling god Ebisu standing on two sake barrels — a traditional symbol of happiness and abundance. Executed in ink on silk, the work probably dates to the late Meiji to early Taishō period (c. 1900–1920).
The inscription appears to read “Gyokutori of Kanezawa” (鐘山郷玉取), accompanied by a circular seal interpreted as the character Gyoku (玉). The composition and brush style are closely related to the Shijō and Ōtsu-e schools, known for their humorous and folk-inspired depictions of deities.

The silk has preserved its natural patina and traces of time — light stains, folds, and gentle darkening typical of authentic works from this period. The scroll remains unaltered, retaining its historical integrity and material dignity.

Style note:
Ink painting in the manner of Shijō and Ōtsu-e traditions, with a light and playful interpretation of a folk deity.

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