Liu Haichan by Kanō Sansetsu. A seated man in flowing blue robes gestures toward a small white toad on a luminous gold leaf background beneath a palm tree.

Liu Haichan

Kanō Sansetsu

1646 · Medium Not Listed

A stunning 17th-century Japanese screen painting featuring a Daoist immortal on a brilliant gold leaf ground.

$339

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft yellow, Aged gold, Rich brown

About the piece

This striking work by Kanō Sansetsu depicts the Daoist immortal Liu Haichan, a figure associated with prosperity and longevity, alongside his three-legged toad companion. Set against a luxurious gold leaf background, the piece showcases the luminous and sophisticated style of the Kanō school, making it a masterful statement for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

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