{"product_id":"shp361-shikishi-print-of-okamura-nissei-岡村日晴","title":"SHP361 - Shikishi Print of Okamura Nissei 岡村日晴","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking vintage Japanese shikishi (色紙) calligraphy print centred on the boldly brushed character 「妙」 (myō), a word carrying the sense of the wondrous, profound, subtle, or mysterious. Within the Buddhist tradition of the Lotus Sutra (妙法蓮華経), 妙 has particularly deep significance, expressing the profound and ineffable nature of the Dharma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original calligraphy is associated with Okamura Nissei (岡村日晴, 1882–1969), a Buddhist priest closely connected with Honno-ji (本能寺) in Kyoto. Historical records identify Okamura as a former head priest of Honno-ji and also as the founding head (iemoto) of the Isshō Honryū school of ikebana (華道一生本流), established in Kagawa in the early postwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enormous 妙 is rendered with sweeping, almost abstract brushstrokes, its long descending line giving the composition a wonderful sense of movement. Smaller inscriptions and red seals balance the powerful central character, creating the combination of spontaneity, discipline and empty space so characteristic of Japanese Buddhist calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original envelope further connects the work with Honno-ji, Nichiren Buddhism and the Isshō Honryū ikebana tradition, adding valuable historical context beyond the decorative appeal of the shikishi itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58177952285003,"sku":"SHP361","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_31446371-5689-4e9c-a870-a456fb7a9a3c.jpg?v=1787121079","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/shp361-shikishi-print-of-okamura-nissei-%e5%b2%a1%e6%9d%91%e6%97%a5%e6%99%b4","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}