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  • Grass and Bellflowers
    Framed
    Item Number : 24118

    Kamisaka Sekka

    Grass and Bellflowers

    Biography Kamisaka Sekka(1866-1942) was a Japanese-style painter and designer born in Kyoto. Studied under Suzuki Zuigen of Shijo school at the age of 16. Studied the crafted design under Kishi Kokei, a designer in 1890. Studied and was influenced by the Rimpa school as well. Established the Katobi Association in 1907. Kamisaka Yukichi, a makieshi(craftsman sprinkling gold or silver power on lacquer) is his brother. Taught at the Kyoto City School of the Arts.
    Description
    • color on silk with gold foil, framed
    • 26 x 23 cm(artwork), 45 x 42 cm(overall)

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  • Calligraphy
    Hanging scroll
    Item Number : 23135

    Mutoku Ryogo

    Calligraphy

    Biography Mutoku Ryogo(1651-1742) was a monk of Sotoshu sect born in Aizu(present Fukushima Prefecture). Studied under Ingen Ryuki(1592-1673), Mokuan Shoto(1611-1684), Choon Dokai and Dokudan Shokei. Also studied under Bankei(1622-1693).
    Description
    • ink on paper with silk mounting
    • 111 x 25 cm(artwork), 199 x cm(overall)
    • traces of repairment on paper
    • exhibited at "the Calligraphy Exhibition by the master Otani Kizan" of Niigata Mainichi Newspaper (1929)
    • with wooden storage box signed by Otani Kizan

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  • On the Way to Go Home
    Hanging scroll
    Item Number : 23119

    Hata Teruo

    On the Way to Go Home

    Biography Hata Teruo(1887-1945) was a Japanese-style painter born in Hiroshima. Graduated from Kyoto City School of Arts and Crafts. Participated in the artist associations such as “Heigokai” by Chigusa Soun and “Chat Noir” by Tsuchida Bakusen. Painted the women living in the bottom of society and later devoted himself more into Buddhist painting.
    Description
    • color on silk with silk mounting
    • 126 x 41 cm(artwork), 208 x 54 cm(overall)
    • minor foxing/minor crease on silk and mounting
    • with wooden storage box signed by the artist (1926)

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  • Pagoda under the Moon
    Folding Screens
    Item Number : 22148

    Fusen Tetsuji

    Pagoda under the Moon

    Biography Fusen Tetsuji(1891-1976) was a Japanese-style painter born in Tokyo. Studied painting under Yamada Keichu.
    Description
    • a two-fold screen
    • ink on paper
    • 144 × 138 cm(artwork), 147 × 142 cm(overall)
    • traces of repairment on paper

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  • Waka - Japanese Poem
    Tanzaku
    Item Number : 21055

    Wakayama Bokusui

    Waka - Japanese Poem

    Biography Wakayama Bokusui(1885-1928) was a poet born in Miyazaki. Graduated from literature department of Waseda University. Kitahara Hakushu and Nakabayashi Sosui. Studied under Onoe Saishu. Presided over the poetry magazine "Sosaku." Excelled at Kikobun and Zuihitsu. Excelled at writing travel literatures and essays as well.
    Description
    • ink/gold dust on paper, unmounted
    • 36 × 6 cm(artwork)

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