• Monkey Catching the Moon on the Water, with self-inscription
  • Monkey Catching the Moon on the Water, with self-inscription
  • Monkey Catching the Moon on the Water, with self-inscription
  • Monkey Catching the Moon on the Water, with self-inscription
Monkey Catching the Moon on the Water, with self-inscription
Monkey Catching the Moon on the Water, with self-inscription
Monkey Catching the Moon on the Water, with self-inscription
Monkey Catching the Moon on the Water, with self-inscription
Hanging scroll
Item Number : 26001
Artist Hakuin Ekaku
Title Monkey Catching the Moon on the Water, with self-inscription
Biography Hakuin Ekaku (1685-1768) was a monk of Rinzai-shu sect born in Suruga Province(present Shizuoka Prefecture). Entered the Buddhist priesthood under Tanrei of Shoin-ji Temple at the age of 15. Became the head priest of Myoshin-ji Temple in Kyoto in 1718. His pupils include Tourei Enji, Suio Genro, and etc. Excelled at painting and calligraphy. Known as the restorer of Rinzai-shu sect.
Description
  • ink on paper with waxed paper mounting
  • 107 x 25 cm(artwork), 175 x 36 cm(overall)
  • with wooden storage box
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Period Early Edo(1603-1699),Mid Edo(1700-1799)

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