Description
Vintage Japanese Scroll – A Sage Playing a Stringed Instrument and Drinking Wine
This vintage Japanese scroll presents a sage or wise man, depicted playing a stringed instrument while drinking wine. The combination of these activities in Japanese art often symbolizes a life of wisdom, pleasure, and meditative reflection. The sage in this painting likely represents a figure who has attained spiritual enlightenment and enjoys a balance of study, art, and simple pleasures—a theme that resonates deeply with the ideals of Daoism and Zen Buddhism in Japan.
The stringed instrument (possibly a biwa or koto) is associated with Japanese culture and is often linked to musical expression and meditative practice. Drinking wine is also a traditional symbol of celebration and enjoyment of life's fleeting beauty, which fits perfectly with the themes of ephemeral beauty found in many works of Japanese art.
Condition:
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Good vintage condition, preserving the essence of the painting while maintaining its historical charm.
Dimensions:
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Height: 112 cm
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Width: 32.5 cm
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Painting Dimensions:
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Height: 34 cm
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Width: 24 cm
This scroll could be a beautiful addition to any collection focusing on scholars, musicians, or spiritual figures in Japanese art. The peaceful yet dynamic representation of the sage highlights both the intellectual and contemplative aspects of Japanese culture.
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