CalligraphyJapanese18th century

Zen Saying

mid 18th century

Artists

Hakuin Ekaku 白隠慧鶴Artist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

painting proper: 117 x 29.8 cm (46 1/16 x 11 3/4 in.) overall including cord and roller ends: 189.2 x 37.1 cm (74 1/2 x 14 5/8 in.)

Provenance

Fugendo, Tokyo.

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