• Two-line Calligraphy
  • Two-line Calligraphy
  • Two-line Calligraphy
  • Two-line Calligraphy
Two-line Calligraphy
Two-line Calligraphy
Two-line Calligraphy
Two-line Calligraphy
Hanging scroll
Item Number : 25172
Artist Sakuma Shozan
Title Two-line Calligraphy
Biography Sakuma Shozan(1811-1864) was a samurai and philosopher born in Shinshu (present-day Nagano Prefecture). His given name was Kunitada, and he was also known by the common name Keinosuke, and the courtesy names Shiteki and Shimei. His wife, Junko, was the younger sister of Katsu Kaishū. He studied under Sato Issai. Sakuma was sent to jail for his involvement in the attempted illegal overseas voyage by his student Yoshida Shoin. He was later assassinated in Kyoto by activists.
Description
  • ink on figured satin with silk mounting
  • 163 x 36 cm(artwork), 205 x 50 cm(overall)
  • minor foxing/minor bookwarm holes on figured satin and mounting
  • with wooden storage box
Price 100,000Yen
Season other
Period Late Edo(1800-1867)

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