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Japan 20th c.; Showa (1926 - 1989) paint on paper; Ink on paper 102.7 cm L: 22.6 cm |
Detail: Painting with mounting Kasumi Bunsho was born 1905 in Minokamo, Gifu Prefecture, and became an monk in 1921. In 1933 he began formal training in the Zen arts at Empuku-ji, a temple in Yawata near Kyoto. In 1949 he became a Zen Master and Abbot of Kaisei-ji in Nishinomiya. From 1990 to 1994 he served as Abbot of Myoshin-ji. Both of his Zen Masters Nantembo (1839-1925) and Deiryu (1895-1954) have influenced his work substantially. Calligraphy: Dragon (ryu) Signed and sealed by the artist; important and interesting to notice: also sealed with the seal of Nantembo, which Bunsho inherited from his master. Condition: Mounting (Hyogu) 184.5 x 24.5 cm Wooden box (Kibako) Detail: Portrait of the artist |
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