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Hanging scroll
Item Number : 24040
Artist Gessho Chien
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Biography Gessho Chien(1817-1858) was a monk of Jodo Shinshu sect born in Suo(present San-yodo Prefecture). Traveled around Japan and interacted with many famous persons. Claimed the necessity of coastal defence and was called as a monk of coastal defense. His book includes "Protection of country by Buddhism".
Description
  • ink on paper with silk mounting
  • 17 x 24 cm/16 x 28 cm(artwork), 158 x 38 cm(overall)
  • minor loss on paper
  • with wooden storage box signed by Kakutei
Price 85,000Yen
Season spring
Period Late Edo(1800-1867)

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