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Kano Shōun

late 17th century · Eighteen unmounted shikishi leaves; ink and color on silk · Asian Art

These imaginary portraits of famous poets of the past, including two women, were most probably once part of album of thirty-six poetic immortals (sanjūrokkasen) that included accompanying sheets with poems.

Artist

Kano Shōun

Date

late 17th century

Medium

Eighteen unmounted shikishi leaves; ink and color on silk

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Estate of Samuel Isham, 1914