The Glancing-Back Cat Kakejiku Hanging Scroll Hanakirari made with the advanced technique

made with the advanced technique of Kutani ware

The overall form remains identical

The interplay of light and liquid highlights the clarity and precision of the cutwork

such as The Tale of Genji and ancient poems composed by courtiers

A festive charm is added with the colorful collar decorating its neck

The Glancing-Back Cat Kakejiku Hanging Scroll Hanakirari made with the advanced techniqueThis work conveys the stillness of winter while capturing the gentle charm of a cat. Within a snow covered, hushed landscape, a single cat pauses mid step and turns back toward the viewer. The ground lies blanketed in white, and a line of trees recedes into the distance. Set against this crisp, clear winter scene, the cats bright, attentive gaze stands out with striking clarity. That glance meets the viewer in silence, leaving a lingering sense of