{"product_id":"japanese-kakemono-field-mouse-zenga-with-calligraphy-on-simplicity","title":"Japanese Kakemono - Field Mouse Zenga with Calligraphy on Simplicity","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eArtwork Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eJapanese kakemono hanging scroll with Zen calligraphy and sumi animal painting (zenga).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e1. Calligraphy \u0026amp; Inscription Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eMain poem reflects Zen philosophy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e“Excess is unnecessary. Decoration is meaningless.\u003cbr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eRelease ideas of distance and closeness,\u003cbr data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eand learn calm from the depths of the heart.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eHandwritten in semi-cursive kana–kanji, emphasizing natural rhythm and spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e2. Artist, Period \u0026amp; Artistic Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eAttributed to a Japanese Zen literati artist, Showa period (mid-20th century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e– Freehand brush poetry\u003cbr data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e– Minimalist animal rendering\u003cbr data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e– Personal studio composition\u003cbr data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e– Integrated poem and image\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eArtistic value lies in expressive economy, living brush energy, and contemplative theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e3. Imagery Symbolism \u0026amp; Japanese Cultural Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eField mouse (nezumi):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003e– humility\u003cbr data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e– quiet survival\u003cbr data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003e– harmony with nature\u003cbr data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e– impermanence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eOften used in Zen painting to represent small life moving freely within the greater flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eTraditionally displayed in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003e– tea rooms\u003cbr data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003e– Zen interiors\u003cbr data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e– meditation spaces\u003cbr data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e– minimalist homes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikoyaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44444441018447,"sku":"KKM-ZEN-MOUSE-01","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/files\/IMG_9036.heic?v=1770213126","url":"https:\/\/chikoyaki.com\/products\/japanese-kakemono-field-mouse-zenga-with-calligraphy-on-simplicity","provider":"Chikoyaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}