Calligraphy "Kalavinka"

Name: Calligraphy "Kalavinka"
SKU: 3638
Price: 130.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 195 x 53 cm

Product number: 3638

Height 195 cm
Width 53 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Sculpture
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Heisei (1989–2019)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

€130.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

The calligraphy of this kakemono reads in romaji as 'Karyobinga' and denotes a mythical creature from Buddhism, depicted with a human head and the body of a bird, also known under the Sanskrit name Kalavinka.

According to legend, this creature possesses a voice of incomparable beauty, proclaiming even the pure teachings of the Buddha in a melodious way. The characters are executed in a clear, easily legible hand, lending a dignified frame to this exotic and at the same time spiritually significant subject. Terms from Buddhist cosmology in particular were often written in calligraphy with special care and restraint.

The kakemono is in good condition and is suitable both as an object of study for Buddhist symbolism and as stylish wall decoration. For collectors interested in the connection between calligraphy and Buddhist mythology, this work is an unusual and enriching discovery.

Frequently asked

Does this piece come with a wooden box (Tomobako)?

Yes, this work is delivered with a wooden box.

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Heisei (1989–2019) period, but cannot give a precise date.

Is this genuine craftsmanship?

Yes, this piece is a genuine handcrafted original that exists only once.

Why does the date of creation sometimes not match the artist's dates

Because the two pieces of information speak about different things: the period designation describes the object – support, colors, condition – while the signature reflects which name appears on the painting. In most cases there is no attempt at deception behind this, but rather Japanese painting training: copying from workshop models was the curriculum for centuries, an utsushi is regarded as a bow to the teacher, workshops signed with the master's name, and artist names were passed down within a school. Such a hanging scroll is therefore not a forgery, but a hand-painted one-of-a-kind that continues the formal language of its school – just not the work of the famous name, and priced accordingly. We explain this in detail in the guide Why does a kakemono often bear the signature of an artist long deceased?.