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The monk Saigyō gazing at a temple bell ; The monk Nōin sleeping beside a stream
The monk Saigyō gazing at a temple bell ; The monk Nōin sleeping beside a stream

The monk Saigyō gazing at a temple bell
; The monk Nōin sleeping beside a stream

Artist (Japanese, 1652 - 1724)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1709-1724
CultureJapanese
MaterialsInk and light colors on silk
DimensionsH. 33 3/4 in x W. 11 1/2 in, H. 85.7 cm x W. 29.2 cm (image); H. 68 1/2 in x W. 17 in, H. 174 cm x W. 43.2 cm (overall)


Credit LineGift from The Collection of George Gund III
Object number2016.227.1-.2
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
SignedEach signed: "Hokusō-ō Itchō zu" (Painted by Itchō, old man of the northern window), and "Suisaiō Itchō ga" Each sealed: "Shuzai san’un senseki kan" (Tending to dwell in mountains and clouds and in springs and rocks)
InscribedThree-line inscription (right), four-line inscription (left), signed "Sanekagasou"