Kakemono Calligraphy of Benevolence

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
182 x 42 cm
Item number:
3739

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiPaper
  • MotifCalligraphy
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

Those who master the teaching grow in love for humanity – a piece of life wisdom rendered here in five clearly structured, calmly composed characters. Unlike the more free-flowing, cursive calligraphies of this collection, the brushwork here follows a more measured, easily legible style, in which every stroke is cleanly set down while still revealing a natural movement.

The five characters are arranged in a single, long column on cream-colored paper, framed by a dark marbled, moss-green and gold border. This combination of restrained script and a rather lively patterned border creates an appealing contrast between content and mounting. A small seal confirms the calligrapher's authorship.

The work is mounted on paper, finished at top and bottom with a warm, ochre-colored silk, created in the Shôwa period. The idea that education leads to greater humanity is one of the central Confucian-influenced values of East Asian culture, making this hanging scroll a meaningful piece of wall decoration for a study or workroom.

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