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painting
;
hanging scroll
Object Type
painting
hanging scroll
Museum number
1946,0209,0.53
Description
Painting, hanging scroll. The thirty-six immortal poets. Ink and light colours on paper. Signed and sealed.
Producer name
Claimed to be by:
Watanabe Kazan 渡邊崋山
Cultures/periods
Edo Period
Production date
19thC(early)
Production place
Made in:
Japan
Materials
paper
Technique
painted
Dimensions
Height:
137 centimetres
Width:
63.50 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Condition
Multiple creases to painting and mount.
Subjects
thirty-six poets
Associated names
Representation of:
Sanjurokkasen 三十六歌仙
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Arthur Morrison
Acquisition date
1946
Department
Asia
Registration number
1946,0209,0.53
Additional IDs
Asia painting number:
Jap.Ptg.Add.235
(Japanese Painting Additional Number)