一甫 Ippo Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / 雪月花 Setsugekka with Box RE489
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Description
一甫 Ippo Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / 雪月花 Setsugekka with Box RE489
雪月花 Setsugekka
雪 means snow, 月 means moon, 花 means flower. It refers to the snow in winter, the moon in autumn, and the cherry blossoms in spring, and is a word that signifies the natural beauty and elegance of the four seasons.
with signature '88 years old Ippo' 八十八翁 一甫
The three bold characters of “Setsugekka” (雪月花)—snow, moon, and blossoms—unfold across this scroll by Ippo, written at the age of eighty‑eight. Each stroke carries the quiet assurance of a seasoned calligrapher, balancing strength and openness in a way that allows the meaning to resonate beyond the words themselves. In Japanese aesthetics, setsugekka evokes the refined beauty of the seasons: winter snow, the autumn moon, and spring flowers, a poetic shorthand for nature’s elegance and the passage of time. Ippo’s brushwork embraces this spirit, the characters standing with a clarity that feels both contemplative and uplifting. Signed “Eighty‑eight‑year‑old Ippo” (八十八翁 一甫), the piece reflects a lifetime of practice distilled into a few decisive strokes. Displayed in a room, the scroll introduces a calm, spacious energy—the kind of presence that subtly sharpens the atmosphere, giving the space a sense of purity and seasonal grace. The work comes with its box and has been carefully preserved.
Whole dimensions: 20" W x 47" H / 51cm x 119.4cm
Inside dimensions: 16.8" W x 11.5" H / 42.7cm x 29.4cm
Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood
Weight: 590g including Box
Condition
Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN a little, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting.
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