Kakemono Bamboo Branch in the Wind over Rocks

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Signature / Stamp:
Tsubaki Chinzan
Period:
Meiji (1868–1912)
Dimensions (height x width):
122 x 38 cm
Item number:
5961

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This piece was handmade by Tsubaki Chinzan 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

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiPaper
  • MotifFlowers and Plants
  • TechniqueHand-Painted
  • Wooden BoxYes

Description

A few energetic brushstrokes suffice to bring to life a bamboo branch bent in the wind – a motif that has for centuries ranked among the "Four Gentlemen" of East Asian ink painting, symbolizing steadfastness as well as adaptability.

This high-contrast ink painting relies on bold, almost calligraphic strokes for the leaves and a softer, more nuanced tone for the knotted stalk, giving the plant's characteristic structure a sculptural presence. The painting bears the signature and seal of Tsubaki Chinzan.

Dating from the Meiji period, the kakemono is supplied together with its own signed wooden box – a classic, timeless motif for lovers of traditional ink painting, echoing the celebrated bamboo painting of the Edo and Meiji periods.

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