Traditional Japanese artwork on a vertical scroll with a plain background

Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed

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Traditional Japanese artwork on a vertical scroll with a plain background
  • Traditional Japanese artwork on a vertical scroll with a plain background
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Traditional Japanese artwork on a vertical scroll with a plain background
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
  • Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed
Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed

Japanese Wall Art Scroll (1989) - Hand-painted Zen Monk & Persimmons - Soseki Natsume Poem Calligraphy - Kogakiko Signed

$179.00

Bring 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.

Detailed Calligraphy & Poetry

The scroll features a famous Haiku by the legendary Japanese novelist and poet, Natsume Soseki (1867–1916). The calligraphy reads:

"Yukedo hagi / Yukedo susuki no / hara narishi"

(Translation: "Walking through bush clover / Walking through pampas grass / It was a vast field.")

This poem captures the meditative spirit of wandering through the endless autumn fields of Japan.

Artistic Features

• 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.

• Signature & Seal: Signed and sealed by the artist Kogakiko (小垣子).

• Date: Dated Heisei Gannen (1989), marking a significant historical transition in Japanese culture.

• Style: Minimalist, expressive brushwork typical of Zen art (Zenga), emphasizing spontaneity and spiritual depth.

Specifications

• Origin: Japan

• Year: 1989 (Heisei 1)

• Type: Kakemono (Hanging Scroll)

• Material: Ink on paper/silk mounting

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor foxing consistent with age.

Dimensions

Height: 195 cm (76.8 inches) Width: 45 cm (17.7 inches)

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