Deer and Calligraphy

Name: Deer and Calligraphy
SKU: 6305
Price: 310.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, 119 x 64 cm

Product number: 6305

Height 119 cm
Width 64 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Meiji (1868–1912)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes

€310.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

Delicate and expressive at once, this elegant Japanese kakemono from the Meiji period presents itself with quiet distinction. In subtle simplicity, the image captures the graceful silhouette of a deer turning its head with curiosity and alertness. Through the restrained use of color and the light, almost fleeting brushwork, an atmosphere of quiet elegance and poetic depth emerges, typical of classical Japanese painting.

The motif is accompanied by artful calligraphy, whose flowing lines and gently curved characters correspond harmoniously with the graceful appearance of the deer. The union of image and script lends the work a particular meditative character while opening space for personal reflection and interpretation.

Completed by stylish wooden jikusaki, this hand-painted kakemono is a subtle enrichment for any interior. Lovers of Japanese art and calligraphy, as well as all who appreciate calm, aesthetically demanding works, will find lasting joy in this authentic piece. A timelessly beautiful object that fills spaces with quiet harmony and cultural depth.

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 Meiji (1868–1912) 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?.