Calligraphy: Moon Over the Bay

Name: Calligraphy: Moon Over the Bay
SKU: 5125
Price: 270.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 160 x 38 cm

Product number: 5125

Height 160 cm
Width 38 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€270.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This hanging scroll shows a nature poem: the moon fills the bay with light, the wind moves through the tips of the pines – two images of quiet nocturnal beauty that merge into a calm overall mood. The brushwork is clear and balanced, with evenly distributed characters that match the contemplative character of the poem without slipping into mere decoration.

The moon and the pine are among the most frequently paired motifs in East Asian poetry, since both stand for permanence, clarity, and a beauty that remains constant across the seasons.

Such a calligraphy hanging scroll is particularly well suited to quiet, contemplative spaces, where the poetic connection of light, wind, and nature can come into its own.

Frequently asked

When was the work created?

Based on the previous owners' information and the condition of the object we place it broadly in the Shôwa (1926–1989) 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?.