Original Japanese Kakejiku Zen Monk Sumi-e ink painting, hand-painted Shōwa hanging scroll, Wabi Sabi Japandi wall art, vintage Japan

Monk | Hand-painted Sumi-e ink painting | Vintage hanging scroll

An expressive original Japanese kakejiku (hanging scroll) depicting a meditating Zen monk or Buddhist sage beneath a tree. The work was executed in the traditional sumi-e technique with ink on paper and subsequently mounted in a classic hanging scroll.

The painting captivates with its minimalist Zen aesthetic and confident brushwork. With just a few strokes, a tranquil, contemplative scene emerges, capturing the spirit of wabi-sabi and Japanese meditation.

The scroll painting bears a red artist's stamp. On the reverse are older handwritten inscriptions, including "Meditating Monk", "March 79", "No. 4" and the name "Helga Hortig", which suggests an earlier European collection or inventory.

A wonderful collector's item for lovers of Japanese art, Zen aesthetics, Japandi furnishings or traditional Asian scroll paintings.

Details
Original Japanese Kakejiku
Hand-painted Sumi-e ink painting
Motif: meditating Zen monk / Buddhist sage
Red artist's stamp present
Traditional scroll mounting
Vintage piece
Origin: Japan
Period: Shōwa period, demonstrably in European possession before 1979

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-related wear. Minor signs of age and storage on the paper and mounting. These signs of wear emphasize the authentic character of the item. Please consider all photos as part of the description.

Mass
Total height: approx. 134 cm
Total width: approx. 46 cm

materials

Paper, ink, silk, fabric mounting, wooden roll