西垣大道 Nishigaki Daido (b1942) Daitoku-ji Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Firefly - 露 Tsuyu (Dew) with Original Box (Tomobako) RE289
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西垣大道 Nishigaki Daido (b1942) Daitoku-ji Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Firefly - 露 Tsuyu (Dew) with Original Box (Tomobako) RE289
露 Tsuyu (Dew)
Just as water vapour manifests as droplets, so too do hidden things appear and truth is revealed. The concept that the Buddha-nature resides and manifests even in the most ordinary, everyday actions – that all phenomena possess Buddha-nature.
西垣大道 Nishigaki Daido (b1942) Daitoku-ji Gokurakuzen-ji chief priest
with signature 'Zen Daitoku Daido' 前大徳 大道 and seal 'Mannen sanshu' 萬年山主 'Daido' 大道
This Zen hanging scroll by Nishigaki Daido (西垣大道, b.1942)—chief priest of Gokurakuzen-ji, Daitoku-ji—features the evocative inscription “露” (Tsuyu, Dew), paired with a delicate depiction of a firefly, symbolizing fleeting brilliance and quiet revelation. In Zen thought, Tsuyu represents the emergence of truth from the unseen, much like dew forming from vapor—an analogy for the Buddha-nature manifesting in the most ordinary moments and actions. Signed “Zen Daitoku Daido” (前大徳 大道) and sealed “Mannen sanshu” (萬年山主) and “Daido” (大道), the scroll is accompanied by its original box (tomobako), affirming its authenticity and reverent preservation. This piece embodies the contemplative clarity and poetic subtlety of modern Rinzai Zen calligraphy, offering a quiet yet profound focal point for meditation, tea practice, or interior display.
Whole dimensions: 19.9" W x 47.3" H / 50.7cm x 120.3cm
Inside dimensions: 16.6" W x 12.2" H / 42.3cm x 31cm
Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood
Weight: 630g including Original Box (Tomobako)
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, CREASE a little, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting.
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