Zen Calligraphy Daruma / Bodhidharma
Sold – no longer available
This piece was handmade by Fujii Kaidō 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 190 cm
- Width 35 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Wood
- Material Honshi Paper
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
Description
This impressive calligraphy by Fujii Kaido from the Showa period depicts Daruma, the legendary figure of Bodhidharma, in a minimalist yet expressive representation. The powerful brushwork symbolizes determination, perseverance, and the essence of Zen Buddhism.
The image is accompanied by a calligraphic inscription that points to the deep meaning of spiritual awakening. The flowing lines and the reduction to the essential reflect the aesthetics and philosophy of Japanese Zen art.
The work was created on high-quality paper with a jikusaki made of wood and bears the artist's stamp. This calligraphy is suitable both as a source of inspiration for meditation rooms and as a fine collector's item of traditional Japanese art.
