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Japan 20th c. Ink on paper H: 51 1/2 inch, W: 13 inch |
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Detail: Original box (tomobako) Calligraphy by Shimizu Kosho: "Day after day, again day after day" (nichi nichi nichi nichi mata nichi nichi). - First line of a poem by Ryokan Taigu (1758-1831): "Day after day again day after day,/ I lend my body to play with the children./ Wrapped in my sleeves two or three balls,/ I cannot eat or drink more of this peaceful spring day" Sealed "Kegon Zanmai", "Todai drifting old man"; "Kosho", signed by the artist. With original box (tomobako). Detail: Signature and seals |
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