Nishigaki Soko Zen Calligraphy – Framed Japanese Tanzaku, Daitoku-ji Temple Collection, Showa Period

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Original Japanese Zen calligraphy by Nishigaki Soko (1908–1985), handwritten in ink on a traditional tanzaku, Showa period.

From a Japanese collection of calligraphic works associated with Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto.

Nishigaki Soko was a Rinzai Zen Buddhist monk and head priest of Gokuraku-ji Temple in Kinosaki, affiliated with the Daitoku-ji branch. His calligraphy is closely associated with Japanese Zen and tea ceremony culture.

The work features a single large character in cursive calligraphy, accompanied by the monk's signature and three red seals.

The original tanzaku is presented in a narrow dark frame with decorative gold-patterned mounting and a hanging cord.

Material and Technique

Original ink calligraphy on Japanese paper, tanzaku format. Framed.

Size

Tanzaku: approximately 7 × 36 cm.

Frame: 12 × 47 cm.

Condition

Good vintage condition, with minor age-related staining on the paper, mainly in the lower section. The frame is in good vintage condition.

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