Moon Light lacquer masterfully rendered with a velvety

masterfully rendered with a velvety and lifelike texture

The background is far from an afterthought

The harmony of wings and strings culminates in an otherworldly atmosphere as if heaven and earth have briefly converged

- Signature: Hand-signed + personal seal in the lower right corner

Moon Light lacquer masterfully rendered with a velvetyAgainst the muted backdrop of a moonlit night lingers an illuminating moon. Yet, upon closer examination, what unfolds in this artwork is solely the moon's reflection in the rippling waves, not the moon itself. The water doesn't quite seem to be water, yet neither is it the sky. The moon exists as nothing more than an illusion. In the foreground, a cluster of reeds stands prominently, seemingly desolate yet finding comfort in each other's company.