Four Noble Gentlemen: set of 4 sumi-e paintings in Gold on Black

This is a set of four original paintings of four Japanese "noble plants" in gold ink on black rice paper.

Will look great in a variety of settings, from minimalist/contemporary to boho/eclectic, adding a touch of enigmatic Orient to your home.

Size: 6×6 inches (15×15 cm) each.

The Four Noble Gentlemen (四君子, Si Junzi) have been used in Chinese painting since medieval times because of their refined beauty, and were later adopted elsewhere in East Asia by artists in China, Japan, and Korea. As they represent the four different seasons (the plum blossom for winter, the orchid for spring, the bamboo for summer, and the chrysanthemum for autumn), the four are used to depict the unfolding of the seasons through the year.

This is NOT a print or a reproduction, this is my original artwork.
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Shipped UNFRAMED, in a protective packaging.
Worldwide shipping with a tracking number.

Feel free to contact me with any questions and suggestions.