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Rooster with Drum (senshafuda)

Size: 38.0cm by 25.0cm (14.96 in by 9.84 in) | Enlargement | Shipping Code: [L] ?

Designer: Unknown

Era: Pre-war | Currency: $ / £ / €

Price: ¥ 12,000$ 90.00£ 68.25€ 77.50 [Item has been sold]

Description: This senshafuda print depicts a rooster dressed in traditional attire, playing a Japanese taiko drum. The image represents the motif kankodori, a symbol of peace derived from the legend of Emperor Yao. According to the tale, the emperor placed a drum (kanko) outside his palace for citizens to beat when they have complaints or advice regarding the state’s governance. It was never used; over time, moss grew upon it, and foals began to tread over it. Thus, the image of a rooster atop a drum came to embody peace and prosperity under fair rule, a theme frequently depicted in Japanese art across prints, objects, and other media.

The composition exudes energy, capturing the rooster in dynamic motion. Its vivid red crest and bright white feathers contrast strikingly against the sober background. The design is elegantly framed by calligraphy featuring various names, arranged along the top and bottom edges.

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