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Scooping the moon in the water with one’s hand
Scooping the moon in the water with one’s hand

Scooping the moon in the water with one’s hand

Artist (Japanese, 1611 - 1684)
Place of OriginJapan
CultureJapanese
MaterialsInk on paper
DimensionsH. 49 1/4 in x W. 12 in, H. 125.7 cm x W. 30.5 cm (image); H. 74 1/2 in x W. 13 1/8 in, H. 189.2 cm x W. 33.3 cm (overall)
Credit LineGift from The Collection of George Gund III
Object number2016.205
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
SignedSigned: "Ōbaku Mokuan" Sealed: "Hōgai Gakushi shakushoto in, Mokuan shi"
Provenance Statement
Milne Henderson (Oriental Prints & Paintings), London, until 1985; sold to George Gund III, November 20, 1985; donated to AAM by Estate of George Gund III in 2016.