Calligraphy "Manju" - Long Life in Two Characters

Name: Calligraphy "Manju" - Long Life in Two Characters
SKU: 5789
Price: 140.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Kakemono, unique work, 137 x 50 cm

Product number: 5789

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Details about the sold piece

Height 137 cm
Width 50 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Sculpture
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

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Description

Two powerfully written characters meaning "long life" dominate this hanging scroll, testifying to the centuries-old tradition of Sho calligraphy, in which every brushstroke is an expression of inner concentration and skill. The dynamic, slightly cursive style of writing gives the characters a flowing, almost dance-like movement.

The calligraphy is framed by an elegant border with a gold-colored diamond pattern, lending the work a festive, dignified setting. A red artist's seal next to the signature confirms the authorship of this work executed on paper from the Shôwa period.

Fitted with plastic roller ends, this hanging scroll is wonderfully suited as a gift for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, or other festive occasions centered on the wish for a long, healthy life. A timeless classic of the art of Japanese calligraphy.

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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?.

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