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Zen Calligraphy "Every Day Is a Good Day"

Kakemono, unique work, 188 x 52 cm
Product number: 6204

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This piece was a handmade 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

  • Height 188 cm
  • Width 52 cm
  • Item Type Kakemono
  • Jikusaki Wood
  • Material Honshi Paper
  • Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
  • Technique Hand-Painted
  • Unique Work Yes
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Description

In powerful, flowing brushstrokes, the famous Zen phrase "Nichinichi kore kōjitsu" unfolds on this kakemono – Zen Calligraphy "Every Day Is a Good Day".

The dynamic brushwork, with its thick, energy-charged strokes and deliberately placed empty spaces, makes the meditative concentration behind each character palpable. This phrase is one of the best-known sayings of Zen Buddhism and encourages accepting each day equally – whether it brings joy or challenge.

The bold black ink contrasts impressively with the light paper background and is accentuated by two red seals. Written on paper and mounted in a green-and-gold brocade border with a floral pattern, this calligraphy is excellently suited for meditation rooms, tea ceremonies, or as a daily reminder of a mindful attitude toward life.

A timeless kakemono with a clear, powerful statement.

Frequently asked

No – as a one-of-a-kind piece it exists in a single example only.
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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?.