| Persimmon | |
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| Persimmon flower | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
In philosophy, the painting of persimmons by Mu Qi (13th Century) exemplifies the progression from youth to age as a symbol of the progression from bitterness to sweetness. The persimmon when young is bitter and inedible, but as it ages it becomes sweet and beneficial to humankind. Thus, as we age, we overcome rigidity and prejudice and attain compassion and sweetness. Mu Qi’s painting of Six Persimmons is considered a masterpiece
from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persimmon
Mu Qi: Six Persimmons, 13th century
from:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Persimmons
Persimmons are one of my favourite trees. I love their colour in autumn, and their orange fruit are like Christmas decorations. Thanks for showing me Mu Qi’s painting.
I love persimmons as well,you are right, fruit in the winter looks like glass orange balls on the trees.
What a beautiful idea! I love persimmons.
Nice to hear!Thank you!
Absolutely transcendent…
Thank you!
I’ve enjoyed the harmonious painting of Mu Qi. But you photos are lovely too. Especially that birds that seems to be eager to take a peck of a persimmon.
Mu Qi is a master……
My photos are a try…
My new tray is something for the one of my next stories..
How interesting. In addition to painting them, does one it this raw? I’ve never seent his fruit before.
It is a delicious fruit, very sweet,may have a vanilla-like aroma, I just love it, you should try it!
Thanks, Tamara! I will look for it!