Sōkaku (Pair of Cranes) - Hanging Scroll

Dimensions

W51 × H189.5 cm

Sōkaku, or "Pair of Cranes," is an auspicious motif depicting two cranes nestled together beside pine branches. Since ancient times, the crane has been celebrated with the saying "a crane lives a thousand years," making it a symbol of longevity and prosperity. A pair of cranes represents marital harmony and household safety, while the evergreen pine symbolizes enduring vitality and long life. This design, combining cranes with pine, has long been cherished as an auspicious motif fitting for celebrations, the New Year, and long-life anniversaries.

Pure Gold Leaf and Platinum Foil

双鶴

双鶴（そうかく）は、松の枝に寄り添う二羽の鶴を描いた吉祥図です。鶴は古くから「鶴は千年」と称され、長寿や繁栄の象徴とされてきました。また、つがいの鶴は夫婦円満や家内安全を表し、常緑の松は不変の生命力や長寿を象徴します。鶴と松を組み合わせたこの意匠は、慶事や新年、長寿のお祝いにふさわしい縁起の良い題材として親しまれています。

本金箔・PT箔使用