in Japanese art, hand scroll, or scroll painting designed to be held in the hand (as compared to a hanging scroll). See scroll painting.[2 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/m/17
A Japanese hand scroll, an ink-and-brush painting or calligraphy which is supposed to be held in the hand and unrolls horizontally Found on http://www.wafuku.co.uk/glossary.htm