Kalligrafie Schnee 雪 | Tenyū Shōkō 天祐紹杲, Schachtelinschrift 山田義山 (1891-1972) Abt des Daitokuji | 1586-1666 material:Paper it is striking that the

it is striking that the two eggplants are a very intense black (almost like a solid application of lacquer) - no shading reveals their spherical shape

sie sind selbst auch schon Antiquitäten und nur selten im Kunsthandel zu finden

Ultimately

For the history of kemari in Japan

which he admired without limits

Kalligrafie Schnee 雪 | Tenyū Shōkō 天祐紹杲, Schachtelinschrift 山田義山 (1891-1972) Abt des Daitokuji | 1586-1666 material:Paper it is striking that theTeny Shk was the 169th abbot of Daitokuji Temple in Kyoto. He reached the remarkable age of 80, which was no small feat at the time. Considering this calligraphy in light of the calligrapher's long life, one might conclude that the pronounced calm and composure of this image is connected to a personality blessed with a long life, having led an existence of stability and inner security. Nothing here suggests an impulsive character or unbridled