{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-zen-kakemono-monkey-katsu-calligraphy-sumi-zenga-hanging-scroll","title":"Vintage Japanese Zen Kakemono Monkey \u0026 “Katsu” Calligraphy - Sumi Zenga Hanging Scroll","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e1. Calligraphy Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eLarge character: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e喝 (Katsu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eIn Zen Buddhism, “Katsu” represents the sudden shout used by Zen masters to awaken awareness and cut through illusion. It symbolizes instant clarity and breaking mental attachments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e2. Artist, Period \u0026amp; Artistic Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eUnsigned Zen-style artwork, likely early Showa period (circa 1930s–1950s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e– Expressive sumi brushwork\u003cbr data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e– Classic zenga composition\u003cbr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e– Minimalist Zen aesthetic\u003cbr data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e– Traditional hanging scroll mounting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eArtistic value lies in spontaneous brush energy and symbolic simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e3. Imagery Symbolism \u0026amp; Japanese Cultural Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eMonkey:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e– restless human mind\u003cbr data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e– wandering thoughts\u003cbr data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e– playful ego\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eCombined with “Katsu”, the composition expresses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eawakening the monkey mind through sudden Zen insight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eTraditionally displayed in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e– tea rooms\u003cbr data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e– meditation spaces\u003cbr data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003e– tokonoma alcoves\u003cbr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e– minimalist interiors\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chikoyaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44444516614223,"sku":"KKM-ZEN-MONKEY-KATSU-01","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/files\/IMG_9091.heic?v=1770215371","url":"https:\/\/chikoyaki.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-zen-kakemono-monkey-katsu-calligraphy-sumi-zenga-hanging-scroll","provider":"Chikoyaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}