Bamboo drawn by High-ranked Buddhist

  • [ Bamboo ] Kanji Character drawn by High-Ranked Buddhistic Monk
    • Reference NumberSP-70295
    • Title" Bamboo " Drawn by High-Ranked Zen Buddhist
    • PainterMurase Genmyo (1913 - 1988)

      Genmyo was born in Nagano Prefecture in the second year of the Taisho era.
      He graduated from the Zen-mon Koto-Gakui.
      He practiced Zen asceticizm at the Manpuku-Ji Temple, the headquaters temple of the Obaku-Shu Sect of Zen Buddhism located in Uji of Kyoto.
      Later, Genmyo became the head priest of the Ryokuju-In, one of the buildings in the Manpuku-Ji.
      From 1980 to 1987, he served as the Kancho (Sect Minister) of the Obaku-Shu Sect.
      Genmyo deceased in the 63rd year of the Showa era at the age of 75.

    • Signature & SealYes
    • Part of DrawingJapanese Paper, 112.5 x 29.5 cm ( 44.3 x 11.6 inches )
    • MountingSilk, 174 x 31.5 cm ( 68.5 x 12.4 inches )
    • Roller End MaterialEbony Wood
    • BoxTomobako Original Wood Box
    • Description

      There are some folds on the drawing part.
      As a whole, the condition of this scroll is not so bad.
      A Japanese Kanji character that means bamboo is written powerfully and quaintly using Japanese brush and black Sumi ink.
      This scroll is suitable for Chanoyu Japanese tea ceremony.
      Of course, it is also good to hang it in an ordinary room.

    • Price USD 248
  • Rakkan Kaou, Signature and Stamps of Murase Genmyo
    Signature & Seals
    (Rakkan)
  • Kanji Shodo Drawing by Buddhistic Priest
  • Kakemono End made of Kokutan Ebony Wood
    Roller End
  • Hakogaki Endorsement on Lid
    Hakogaki Endorsement
  • In Tomobako Original Wooden Box
    In Tomobako Original Wooden Box
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