Calligraphy

Kantenju (Nakagawa Tenju)

Caption

Kantenju (Nakagawa Tenju) (Japanese, 1727–1795). Calligraphy, 18th century. Ink on paper, brocade, wood, Image: 42 x 10 in. (106.7 x 25.4 cm) Overall: 74 x 15 in. (188 x 38.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lyden, 2014.109.18.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Calligraphy

Date

18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Ink on paper, brocade, wood

Classification

Painting

Dimensions

Image: 42 x 10 in. (106.7 x 25.4 cm) Overall: 74 x 15 in. (188 x 38.1 cm)

Signatures

Signed: Suishin Kantenju Sho, with four of the artist's seals.

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lyden

Accession Number

2014.109.18

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