CalligraphyJapanese14th-16th century

Paying Frequent Homage to Eminent Priests (Shotoku sanrai)

Muromachi period, circa 14th-16th century

Artists

Sesonji YukifusaArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Handscroll; ink on paper decorated with sunago and other grass patterns

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

14th-16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 32.8 cm (12 15/16 in.)

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