{"product_id":"antique-japanese-kakemono-elderly-man-calligraphy-scroll-hand-painted-sumi-artwork","title":"Antique Japanese Kakemono Elderly Man Calligraphy Scroll – Hand-Painted Sumi Artwork","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e1. Calligraphy Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e近下落花 ともに行く 夕暮れ道\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eTranslation:\u003cbr data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e“Fallen blossoms nearby — walking together along the road at dusk.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eA reflective verse expressing companionship, impermanence, and the quiet journey of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eArtist signature: 芳堂 (Hōdō), with red personal seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e2. Artist, Period \u0026amp; Artistic Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eAttributed to Hōdō, likely created during early to mid Showa period (circa 1930s–1950s), based on brush style, paper tone, and scroll mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eExecuted in traditional sumi ink with light pigment accents. The work follows \u003cem data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eshoga ittai\u003c\/em\u003e (integration of painting and calligraphy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eArtistic value lies in:\u003cbr data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e– balanced vertical composition\u003cbr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e– subtle narrative mood\u003cbr data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e– harmony between verse and figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e3. Imagery \u0026amp; Japanese Cultural Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eElderly Traveler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e– symbol of life’s journey\u003cbr data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e– quiet wisdom and acceptance\u003cbr data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e– mono no aware (awareness of impermanence)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eFalling Blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e– passing time\u003cbr data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e– transient beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eTraditionally displayed in:\u003cbr data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e– tokonoma alcoves\u003cbr data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e– tea rooms\u003cbr data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e– meditation or reading spaces\u003cbr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e– Japanese-style interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eSuitable for collectors of vintage Japanese art and poetic figurative works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e4. Artist Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eSigned Hōdō (芳堂). Independent Japanese artist; no further biographical data available. Red seal present\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikoyaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44447159517263,"sku":"KMO-ELDER-SHO-001","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/files\/IMG_9178.heic?v=1770262995","url":"https:\/\/chikoyaki.com\/products\/antique-japanese-kakemono-elderly-man-calligraphy-scroll-hand-painted-sumi-artwork","provider":"Chikoyaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}