NAKAHARA NANTENBÔ
Calligraphic painting of a dragon modeled on the kanji for dragon, 1919-20
Ink on paper; hanging scroll
54 x 12 in. (exclusive of mount)
77 x 17 in (inclusive of mount)
77 x 17 in (inclusive of mount)
$ 6,250.00
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NAKAHARA NANTENBŌ (1839–1925)
Subject: Calligraphic painting of a dragon modeled on the kanji for dragon, 龍
Inscription: 龍吟初夜後 (Ryū wa ginzu shoya no nochi); The dragon trumpets at nightfall
Signature: 八十一X 南天棒 (hachi jū ichi X Nantenbō); Nantenbō, 81 Years of Age
Seals: Top seal: 臨済正宗 (Rinzai shōshū); Rinzai Orthodox Sect
Bottom seals: 南天棒 (Nantenbō); 鄧州 (Tōshū)
Date: 1919–20
Dimensions: 54 x 12 in. (exclusive of mount), 77 x 17 in. (inclusive of mount)
Media: Ink on paper
Format: Hanging scroll