Calligraphy of the Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyo)
Sold – no longer available
This piece was handmade by Tetsuo Somon and was a one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.
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Details about the sold piece
- Height 170 cm
- Width 65 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Wood
- Material Honshi Washi (Rice Paper)
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
In even, calm characters, the text of the Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyo) extends across the entire surface of this hanging scroll – one of the most important teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, artfully transferred by hand onto paper. The calligraphy impresses with its clear, disciplined line work, of the kind achieved only through years of practice in brush writing.
The hanging scroll bears the signature and seal of Tetsuo Somon (1791–1871), which lends it an additional historical appeal and makes it interesting for collectors of calligraphic works. The jikusaki at the ends of the roller rods is crafted from wood and underscores the restrained, meditative character of the entire piece.
Those interested in Buddhist calligraphy and the history of Japanese writing art will find in this hanging scroll an object full of calm and concentration. It is suited both as a contemplative eye-catcher in the living space and as an addition to a collection of religious Japanese art.
