Kakemono Bird on a Branch
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Signature / Stamp:
- Musashi
- Period:
- Reiwa (since 2019)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 180 x 56 cm
- Item number:
- 6309
This piece has been sold.
Sold – no longer available
This piece was handmade by Miyamoto Musashi 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 HonshiSilk
- MotifAnimals
- TechniqueHand-Painted
Description
In quiet elegance, this exceptional kakemono depicts a bird resting on a delicate branch – a motif deeply rooted in Japanese artistic tradition. Inspired by Miyamoto Musashi's famous work "Bird on a Branch," this painting reflects not only the aesthetics of Zen painting but also the spirit of inner calm and keen observation. The brushwork is restrained yet expressive, with every stroke placed with deliberation.
Although the artist of this work is unknown, it displays an impressive artistic quality that reveals a deep understanding of the techniques and ideals of classical ink painting. The seal bearing the name "Musashi" pays reverent tribute to the legendary swordsman and artist, without making a direct claim to authorship. The painting was executed on fine silk and is fitted with traditional wooden jikusaki, making it a harmonious and high-quality work of art.
This kakemono is excellently suited for collectors or lovers of Japanese aesthetics who are drawn to quiet expressiveness and artful reduction. It unfolds its effect through the unsaid – an invitation to contemplation and inner reflection.







