Wandering Monk
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This piece was a handmade 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 154 cm
- Width 40 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Wood
- Material Honshi Paper
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
With brief, confident ink lines, an old, bald-headed monk is captured on his wanderings, holding a large round travel hat and a staff in his hands. His robe is rendered in warm, earthy gray tones, while a blossoming plum branch with delicate orange-dotted flowers beside his shoulder provides a subtle touch of color. The signature with red seal in the lower right rounds off the quiet, narrative composition.
Wandering monks were a popular motif in Japanese Zen painting, as they symbolized the simple, renunciate life in pursuit of enlightenment. This kakemono was created in the Shôwa period (1926–1989) and painted by hand on paper, with a reduced brushwork reminiscent of the Zenga tradition.
The roller rods are fitted with wooden ends. With its quiet, contemplative presence, this hanging scroll is especially suited to spaces where calm and reflection take center stage, bringing a touch of Buddhist serenity into any home.
