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前田宗源 Maeda Sogen (b1932) Daitoku-ji Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll for Tea ceremony / 松無古今色 Matsuni Kokonno Ironashi with Original Box (Tomobako) RE249

松無古今色 Matsuni Kokonno Ironashi
松 means pine tree 無 means nothing 古 means old 今 means current 色 means color. In short, the Leaves of pine trees are always lush. This is a Buddhist Zen word, in other words, it's a metaphor for unchangeable things over the ages.

前田宗源 Maeda Sogen (b1932), Daitoku-ji, Zuiko-in chief priest

with signature 'Daitoku-ji ha Sogen' 大徳寺派宗源 and seal 'Shiun sanshu' 紫雲山主 'Sogen' 宗源

This Zen hanging scroll by Maeda Sogen (b.1932), chief priest of Zuiko-in at Daitoku-ji, features the profound phrase 松無古今色 (Matsuni Kokonno Ironashi)—“The pine has no color of past or present.” In Zen thought, this expression reflects the timeless constancy of nature: the pine tree, ever green, symbolizes a state beyond temporal change. It serves as a metaphor for the unchanging essence of truth, transcending distinctions between old and new, past and present. Often displayed in tea ceremony settings, such calligraphy invites quiet reflection and spiritual clarity. The scroll bears the signature “Daitoku-ji ha Sogen” (大徳寺派宗源) and seals “Shiun sanshu” (紫雲山主) and “Sogen” (宗源), affirming its authenticity. Housed in its original box (tomobako), this work embodies the refined simplicity and philosophical depth central to Zen aesthetics.

Whole dimensions: 11.8" W x 58.2" H / 30cm x 148cm
Inside dimensions: 8.8" W x 29.3" H / 22.4cm x 74.5cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 450g including Original Box (Tomobako)

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 a little, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting.

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Maeda Sogen 前田宗源