Kakemono Calligraphy "Dream"

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Signature / Stamp:
Fujii Dou
Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
166 x 32 cm
Item number:
5966

This piece has been sold.

Sold – no longer available

This piece was handmade by Fujii Dou 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.

More items in category Buddhism and ZenAll one-of-a-kind Japanese Painting pieces

See new one-of-a-kind pieces first

We feature every delivery from Japan in the newsletter first – before the pieces show up in search results.

About once a week. No spam. Promised. Unsubscribe at any time via the link in each issue.

By signing up you accept our privacy policy.

You might like these pieces

Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiPaper
  • MotifBuddhism and Zen, Calligraphy
  • TechniqueHand-Painted
  • Wooden BoxYes

Description

With just a few sweeping brushstrokes, this kakemono captures the character 夢 – "dream" – executed in the flowing sōsho style, in which individual strokes can barely be distinguished from one another and the movement of the hand itself becomes the content of the image. Despite its power, the calligraphy appears light and floating, almost as though the character itself were still in motion, which further underscores the meaning of the word.

The work bears the signature and seal of the calligrapher Fujii Dou and dates from the Shōwa period. The support material is paper, and the scroll mounting is fitted with jikusaki ends made of wood, a classic and restrained execution that directs the focus entirely to the characters.

The work is delivered including a signed wooden box (tomobako). As a kakemono in the tokonoma or as a powerful calligraphic accent in a minimalistically furnished room, the character for "dream" unfolds its quiet, contemplative effect.

Frequently asked

Related topics