Sasa, or bamboo grass, is said to bloom only once in every sixty years to a century. Kanreki (還暦), a term derived from the Chinese sexagenary cycle, is often used for the anniversary of 60th birthday in Japan, to which the title of this image of sasa flowers is attributed.
The flowers of kanreki
46x65cm [M15] Painting: Sumi, Mineral pigments, Hanging scroll, GoldOwned
Keywords: bamboo grass, sasa, sexagenary cycle