Penjing from Saigyo Monogatari Emaki
Image: Saigyo (Public domain)
NamePenjing from Saigyo Monogatari Emaki
Species NameUnknown
Common NameUnknown
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)50
Container TypeCeramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk FeaturesCurved trunk
Foliage TypeDense, rounded foliage
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible
Notable FeaturesHistorical depiction from 12th-century Japanese handscroll, representing an early form of bonsai/penjing.
Description
This ancient penjing, depicted in the 1195 Saigyo Monogatari Emaki handscroll, showcases an early form of miniature tree cultivation. The specimen features a curved trunk and rounded foliage, presented in a simple, dark container. Its stylized representation reflects the artistic conventions of the Heian period.
