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Hanging scroll
Item Number : A16006
Artist Matsuo Basho
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Biography Matsuo Basho(1644-1694) was the supreme Japanese poet born in Iga(present Mie prefecture) . Studied Haikai under Todo Yoshitada(Sengin) and became a pupil of Kitamura Kigin in Kyoto and was initiated into "Komoregi" a book of secrets of Renga(linked verse) and Haikai. Established "Shofu" (Basho style of the haiku) expressing a verse style with high artistic quality. Famous for a great master of haiku.
Description
  • ink on paper with silk mounting
  • dimensions: 15×34cm(artwork), 95×37cm(overall)
  • with wooden storage box signed by Kosei Join of Daitoku-ji Temple
Price 1,800,000Yen
Season other
Period Early Edo(1603-1699)

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