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Japanese Calligraphy on Paper: “Sha” (Writing), by Shokin Hatanaka

A bold work of contemporary Japanese calligraphy featuring the kanji character “Sha,” rendered in expressive black ink on paper. Confident brushstrokes, subtle ink variation, and spontaneous splashes emphasize the physicality of the calligraphic gesture while balancing strength with restraint. The red seal reads Shokin Hatanaka, a female calligrapher who studied kanji calligraphy under Norio Imada beginning in 1982 before establishing her own practice under the name Calligraphy Sumie. Japan, c. 1980.