kakemono “Depiction of Tenjin” - Sugawara no Michizane - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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This Japanese Meiji-period kakemono depicts Tenjin, or Sugawara no Michizane, measures 175 × 57 cm and is in good condition.
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The kakemono depicts Sugawara no Michizane (845–903), venerated in Japan as Tenjin, an important Japanese historical figure, often depicted seated beneath a prunus tree and associated with culture, poetry, and knowledge.
Tenjin is the deification of Sugawara no Michizane,
The inscription on the back reads: 天神之圖 — Tenjin no zu
which translated is “Portrait of Tenjin.”
The four characters are:
天 (Ten) – heavenly
神 (Jin) – deity
之 (no) – particle indicating possession
圖 (zu) – image, depiction
Thus the inscription confirms that the subject is Tenjin, the Japanese deity associated with Sugawara no Michizane,
Estimated as: polychrome painting on paper; traditional kakemono mounting; colors still fairly vivid; calligraphic inscriptions, horizontal creases, and signs of time on the paper, it could be from the Meiji-Taishō period.
Sugawara no Michizane (菅原道真; Kyoto, 1 August 845 – 26 March 903) was a Japanese poet and statesman of the Heian period.
He is considered an excellent poet, especially in Kanshi poetry, and is today revered in Shinto as the god of learning, Tenman-Tenjin (天満天神, often abbreviated as Tenjin). In the anthology Hyakunin isshu, he is known as Kanke (菅家), and in the Kabuki drama he is known as Kan Shōjō (菅丞相
The kakemono (掛物) or Kakejiku (挂轴) or Hanging Scrolls are an art form born in the Heian period (794 - 1185) that became popular in the Edo Period. In Japanese homes or offices, Kakejiku are often located, together with a flower arrangement ikebana, in an area called tokonoma (alcove), which is the main room in the Japanese house. The decorations are stored rolled up and displayed according to the owner’s mood, or according to the season, or also according to the Chinese zodiac.
The kakemono depicts Sugawara no Michizane (845–903), venerated in Japan as Tenjin, an important Japanese historical figure, often depicted seated beneath a prunus tree and associated with culture, poetry, and knowledge.
Tenjin is the deification of Sugawara no Michizane,
The inscription on the back reads: 天神之圖 — Tenjin no zu
which translated is “Portrait of Tenjin.”
The four characters are:
天 (Ten) – heavenly
神 (Jin) – deity
之 (no) – particle indicating possession
圖 (zu) – image, depiction
Thus the inscription confirms that the subject is Tenjin, the Japanese deity associated with Sugawara no Michizane,
Estimated as: polychrome painting on paper; traditional kakemono mounting; colors still fairly vivid; calligraphic inscriptions, horizontal creases, and signs of time on the paper, it could be from the Meiji-Taishō period.
Sugawara no Michizane (菅原道真; Kyoto, 1 August 845 – 26 March 903) was a Japanese poet and statesman of the Heian period.
He is considered an excellent poet, especially in Kanshi poetry, and is today revered in Shinto as the god of learning, Tenman-Tenjin (天満天神, often abbreviated as Tenjin). In the anthology Hyakunin isshu, he is known as Kanke (菅家), and in the Kabuki drama he is known as Kan Shōjō (菅丞相
The kakemono (掛物) or Kakejiku (挂轴) or Hanging Scrolls are an art form born in the Heian period (794 - 1185) that became popular in the Edo Period. In Japanese homes or offices, Kakejiku are often located, together with a flower arrangement ikebana, in an area called tokonoma (alcove), which is the main room in the Japanese house. The decorations are stored rolled up and displayed according to the owner’s mood, or according to the season, or also according to the Chinese zodiac.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Height
175 cm
Width
57 cm
Title of artwork
kakemono “Depiction of Tenjin” - Sugawara no Michizane
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Refurbished original
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