{"product_id":"japanese-daruma-kakemono-painting-sumi-e-ink-scroll-with-shichiten-hakki-calligraphy","title":"Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk \u0026amp; Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the serene essence of a Japanese autumn into your home with this authentic vintage Kakemono (hanging scroll). Hand-painted in 1989 (the inaugural year of the Heisei Era), this piece beautifully combines classical literature, Zen-inspired ink painting, and traditional calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed Calligraphy \u0026amp; Poetry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scroll features a famous Haiku by the legendary Japanese novelist and poet, Natsume Soseki (1867–1916). The calligraphy reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Yukedo hagi \/ Yukedo susuki no \/ hara narishi\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Translation: \"Walking through bush clover \/ Walking through pampas grass \/ It was a vast field.\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poem captures the meditative spirit of wandering through the endless autumn fields of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtistic Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Subject: A whimsical Zen-style ink painting (Suibokuga) of a monk-like figure holding a branch of ripe Persimmons (Kaki), a quintessential symbol of harvest and autumn in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Signature \u0026amp; Seal: Signed and sealed by the artist Kogakiko (小垣子).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Date: Dated Heisei Gannen (1989), marking a significant historical transition in Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Style: Minimalist, expressive brushwork typical of Zen art (Zenga), emphasizing spontaneity and spiritual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Origin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Year: 1989 (Heisei 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Type: Kakemono (Hanging Scroll)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Material: Ink on paper\/silk mounting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition with minor foxing consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chikoyaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43946884366415,"sku":"CKY-KAK-DARUMA-SUMI-0313","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/files\/IMG_6770.heic?v=1765796899","url":"https:\/\/chikoyaki.com\/products\/japanese-daruma-kakemono-painting-sumi-e-ink-scroll-with-shichiten-hakki-calligraphy","provider":"Chikoyaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}