Single-line Calligraphy
Artist
Seigan Sōi
(Japanese, 1588 - 1661)
Place of OriginJapan
CultureJapanese
MaterialsInk on paper
DimensionsH. 53 3/8 in x W. 13 1/8 in, H. 135.6 cm x W. 33.3 cm (image); H. 80 in x W. 14 in, H. 203.2 cm x W. 35.6 cm (overall)
Credit LineGift from The Collection of George Gund III
Object number2016.250
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewSignedSigned: "Seigan at the age of seventy-one"
Sealed: "Seigan no in, Sōi", and one other seal unread
approx. 2800-2000 BCE
2500-2000 BCE
Guo Qilong
Wang Yueyu
approx. 1600-1650