Zen Master Hokan

Name: Zen Master Hokan
Brand: Akamatsu Tatsuaki
SKU: 6272
Price: 690.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kakemono, unique work, with box, 185 x 37 cm

Product number: 6272

Height 185 cm
Width 37 cm
Item Type Kakemono
Jikusaki Wood
Material Honshi Paper
Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
Technique Hand-Painted
Unique Work Yes
Wooden Box Yes

Signature / Stamp:

Akamatsu Tatsuaki

€690.00

Available, delivery time: 1-3 Days

Description

This extraordinary kakemono depicts the second patriarch of Zen, Zen Master Hokan, in an impressive, expressive brushwork. The artist captured the scene on paper with remarkable ease, conveying the master's profound spiritual serenity.

The depiction shows Zen Master Hokan in a calm, meditative posture, while two tigers rest at his feet – a symbol of tamed strength and spiritual clarity. The monochrome coloring with fine nuances gives the work a particular depth that is typical of traditional Zen painting.

The painting dates from the Showa period and was made with jikusaki of wood. It embodies the spirit of Zen philosophy and is ideal for lovers of Japanese art who want to give their space a contemplative, inspiring touch

Frequently asked

Does this piece come with a wooden box (Tomobako)?

Yes, this work is delivered with a wooden box.

Does this work carry a seal or signature?

Yes, this piece carries the signature or seal of Akamatsu Tatsuaki

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?.