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Description

硯田 Kenden Japanese art Kakejiku Kakemono wall hanging scroll / Moon and Bat RE313

with signature 'Kenden' 硯田 and seal 'Donso Kenden' 鈍相硯田

This minimalist hanging scroll by Kenden (硯田), signed and sealed “Donso Kenden” (鈍相硯田), presents a striking composition titled “Moon and Bat”. Executed in expressive ink brushwork, the solitary bat in flight beneath a pale, crescent-like arc evokes a quiet nocturnal moment—imbued with both motion and stillness. The sparse use of ink and ample negative space reflect the aesthetic principles of Zen painting, where suggestion and atmosphere take precedence over detail. The bat, often a symbol of good fortune in East Asian art, paired with the moon’s gentle presence, creates a scene that is both auspicious and contemplative. Kenden’s brushwork is confident yet restrained, allowing the viewer to feel the rhythm of flight and the hush of night. Mounted as a traditional kakejiku (hanging scroll) and accompanied by its original box, this piece offers a refined balance of symbolism, simplicity, and poetic mood—ideal for collectors drawn to the quiet power of ink painting.

Whole dimensions: 19.5" W x 77.3" H / 49.6cm x 196.5cm
Inside dimensions: 12.7" W x 52.6" H / 32.5cm x 133.8cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Bone

Weight: 310g

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, FOLD, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.

About the colors of the photos

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