{"product_id":"japanese-zen-calligraphy-hanging-scroll-signed-eihei-goyu-meiji-period","title":"Japanese Zen Calligraphy Hanging Scroll Signed Eihei Goyu – Meiji Period","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique Japanese hanging scroll (\u003cem\u003ekakejiku\u003c\/em\u003e) featuring bold Zen Buddhist calligraphy, signed \u003cstrong\u003e“Eihei Goyu” (永平悟由)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The same name is also written on the old storage label attached to the scroll, supporting its traditional attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is believed to date from the late 19th to early 20th century, during the Meiji period or shortly thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central calligraphy is executed in powerful, expressive black ink with broad and energetic brushstrokes. The inscription appears to be a Zen phrase, although some of the highly cursive characters are difficult to identify with complete certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scroll is mounted with greenish-brown brocade decorated with floral and vine motifs. Above the calligraphy is a gold-toned decorative band featuring a repeating \u003cem\u003esayagata\u003c\/em\u003e geometric pattern, a traditional Japanese Buddhist motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral red seals are impressed on the work, together with the signature \u003cstrong\u003e“Eihei Goyu.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The roller ends are made of a pale, bone-like material, although the precise material has not been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 222.0 cm \/ 87.40 in\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 56.0 cm \/ 22.04 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scroll is in antique condition and shows considerable signs of age. There are water stains, foxing, discoloration, creases, and other age-related marks on both the front and reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mounting fabric also shows natural wear and discoloration, and the roller ends have surface marks and signs of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese conditions are consistent with an old hanging scroll that has been preserved and used over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine the photographs carefully for the condition, calligraphy, seals, and mounting details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- End: AuctivaCounter --\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.aucCounter a { text-decoration:none; }.aucCounter span:hover { text-decoration:underline; }.aucHiddenCounter { display:none; }.aucCounterOrangeText { color:#FB6D05; font-family:Arial; Font-size:13px; Font-weight:bold; }.aucCounterBlueText { color:#0068ac; Font-family:Arial; Font-size:11px; }\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71183206809853,"sku":"ASO452","price":156.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/1_f447bdb9-65da-4502-888b-e5a6a2a07187.png?v=1787621712","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/en-ca\/products\/japanese-zen-calligraphy-hanging-scroll-signed-eihei-goyu-meiji-period","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}