Vintage Japanese Hanging Scroll | Resting Ox under Plum Branch | Sumi-e Ink Painting | Symbol of Patience & Strength

Bring serenity and wisdom into your home with this vintage Japanese hanging scroll (Kakejiku / Kakemono) - a hand-painted Sumi-e ink artwork portraying a tranquil ox resting beneath a plum branch.

In Japanese Zen philosophy, the ox (ushi) symbolizes the journey toward enlightenment - the taming of the mind through patience, awareness, and stillness. The bare plum branch, blooming in winter’s chill, reflects resilience and quiet beauty in adversity.

The artist’s delicate brushwork and soft monochrome gradations express a moment of profound calm, where strength meets surrender. This piece embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi - celebrating imperfection, transience, and the quiet dignity of nature’s rhythm.

Whether displayed in a meditation space, study, or minimalist home, this scroll invites reflection and tranquility - a timeless expression of Japanese aesthetics and Zen thought.

✨ Details

• 🎨 vintage Japanese hanging scroll (Kakejiku / Kakemono)

• 🖋️ Technique: Hand-painted Sumi-e (ink wash on paper)

• 🐂 Subject: Resting ox beneath plum branch - symbol of peace, patience & enlightenment

• 🏯 Origin: Japan
  

• 📜 Mounting: Traditional silk brocade border

• 🏡 Ideal for: Meditation rooms, reading corners, or minimalist interiors

• 🎁 Perfect gift for: Art collectors, Zen practitioners, or admirers of Japanese culture

🌸 Cultural Note - The Zen Ox

In Zen Buddhism, the Ten Bulls (Jūgyūzu) represent the stages of enlightenment - from seeking truth to realizing one’s original nature. The resting ox embodies the stage of inner peace and wisdom - when striving ceases, and harmony with all things is restored.
This painting whispers that true strength lies in calmness and acceptance.

• Material: Hand-painted ink on paper, mounted with silk brocade fabric

• Condition: Vintage

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