Vintage Hanging Scroll, Kakejiku, Sato Taisetsu, Calligraphy, Shodo, Zen, Handwriting,
The calligraphy bears the artist’s signature and seal and comes with its original paper box and its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
The inscription reads “故國山水多清暉日歸日歸松未㱕”.
The accompanying interpretation is: “I was born in a beautiful place with deep mountains, clear mountain water, and shining sunlight. Although I have returned to my home country, I am still unable to return to that place.”
It was written by calligrapher Sato Taisetsu.
Sato Taisetsu (1923-2001) was born in Yamagata in 1923. He studied seal carving and Suiboku ink painting under Yamada Shohei (1899-1962), who was known as a representative seal carver of the Showa era.
He was selected for the calligraphy section of the Nitten exhibition in 1957. The following year, he was selected for both the calligraphy and seal carving sections.
He was again selected for the Nitten exhibition in 1961.
In 1982, he opened the Taisetsu Shodo Art Museum in Yamagata Prefecture.
He devoted himself to the development of calligraphy and to teaching younger generations, including activities overseas. In 1990, he held a solo exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, and worked to introduce Japanese culture abroad. He died in 2001 at the age of 77.
Measurement
Mounting (Width x Length): 49cm X 202.5cm / Approx. 19 19/64″ X 79 23/32″
Drawing (Width x Length): 34.5cm X 136cm / Approx. 13 37/64″ X 53 35/64″
Weight: 438g
Gross Weight incl. box: 1001g
Material
Mounting: Silk
Ichimonji: Silk with metallic threads
Surface: Washi paper
Roller Ends: Wood
Other Details
Box: Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
Maker: Sato Taisetsu
Age: 1961 – 1990
Region of Origin: Japan
Original / Reproduction: Vintage Original
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused or very lightly used)
* Minor folding creases.
* Almost no discoloration due to age.
* Excellent vintage condition on the mounting.
* No visible spots or stains on the mounting.
* Excellent vintage condition on the surface.
* No visible spots or stains on the surface.
* Natural washi paper fibers are visible on the surface.
* Excellent vintage condition on the back surface.
* Natural washi paper fibers are visible on the back surface.
* Minor scratches and fraying on the back surface.
* Minor scratches on the roller ends.
* Minor discoloration on the wooden box.
* Minor discoloration and scratches on the paper box.
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