Hand-Painted 48" Oriental Wall Art Scroll - Carp & Lotus Blossom With Cream Border

Invite prosperity into your home or office with this charming, hand-painted scroll art. In this fabulous piece, a school of supple koi swims through the crystal-clear waters of a peaceful pond. Above, blooming lotus flowers float elegantly on the surface of the water, their pure white leaves fading to a luscious pink at the tips. According to traditional Asian mythology, koi have long been synonymous with wealth and good fortune, white lotus flowers are the sacred Buddhist symbol of enlightenment. The title of this piece and the artist's official family seal are rendered in flowing Chinese calligraphy for a genuinely Oriental flavor. A border of cream textured brocade paper lends depth and dimension with its swirling arabesque designs. Firmly secured to the bottom edge, a hand-carved roll bar of lacquered wood allows this scroll to lie flat against any vertical surface. A durable, silken ribbon attached to the top provides for convenient hanging and doubles as a tie when the painting is rolled up. This artwork is delivered in an imperial-style gift box, making it an excellent present for holidays, birthdays and other special occasions. Eye-catching, original and crafted with the utmost care, this wonderful scroll painting is sure to infuse your home with grace. Measures 48 inches high x 20 inches wide. Experience the world from the comfort of home when you shop with AsiaEXP, bringing you a wide range of handmade creations from a variety of world cultures. By shopping with us you not only receive a unique and authentic work of art, but also help to sustain local artisans and longstanding creative traditions of Asia. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce slight variations from piece to piece in color, form and sizing, adding to the unique quality of individual items. All measurements are approximate.

• School of supple koi swims through the crystal-clear waters of a peaceful pond in this Asian scroll

• Blooming lotus flowers, Buddhist symbols of enlightenment, float elegantly on surface of the water

• Title and artist's family seal are hand-painted in sweeping Chinese calligraphy

• Exquisite painting is bordered with elegant brocade paper swirling with textured arabesque patterns

• 48 in. H x 20 in. W