Orchids painted with ink on beige rice paper. Orchids are one of the "four gentlemen" or "four nobles" of traditional Chinese art, together with bamboo, chrysanthemums, and plum blossoms. These elegant flowers are popular subject in Japanese art. Kiku-no-hana (菊の花) or "kiku" for short, symbolise longevity and the imperial family, purity and elegance, as well as wealth and power.
 
The painting is signed, sealed with artist's personal seal, wet-mounted on backing rice paper and ready to be framed or mounted on a silk scroll. Please use acid-free adhesives when framing. The painting is manually cut, please leave a few mm error margin for dimensions. Colours may differ due to differences in devices.