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Katayama, Gashu (1877 - 1942)

Daruma Signed: unread Sealed: unread Date: Meiji 45 (1911) Size: 222 x 61.3 cms (mounting) 179 x 48 cms (painting) 87 x 24 inch (mounting) 70 x 19 inch (painting) Technique: sumi on paper Condition: Mounting of purple silk brocade, ivory rollers; original titled, signed, sealed and dated wooden box. Very good overall condition. Price: SOLD Euro Literature: The calligraphy is by Takeda Mokurai (1854-1930). Mokurai, which literally translates to 'silent thunder', was a highly influential zen priest of his time and at the age of 39 became the abbot of one of the oldest Zen temples in Kyoto, Kennin-ji. He became a monk at the age of ten, receiving his official enlightenment from the Priest Yuzen (1842-1918). He was actively involved with artists of the day, including Tsuji Kakô. Signature: See signature Detail: See detail Mounting: See mounting