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月波 Geppa Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Portrait of Matsuo Basho 松尾芭蕉 with Box RF432

松尾芭蕉 Matsuo Basho (1644-1694)
Haiku poet of the early Edo period. Born in Iga-Ueno. Formerly a member of the Todo clan of Iga-Ueno. He renounced his samurai status and entered the world of the townspeople. In Edo, he learned haikai of the Danrin school, etc., and later developed the haiku style of Sho (Basho style), which had "sabi", "shiori", "hosomi", etc. as its fundamental principles. He established haikai as an art form. He produced many excellent pupils, including the ten haiku poets of the Shomon school, and traveled to many places, leaving behind famous haiku and travelogues. Among his travelogues, "Okunohosomichi (Basho's Narrow Road)" is well known.

with signature and seal 'Geppa' 月波

Period: Showa period (1926-1989)

Whole dimensions: 26.8" W x 68.5" H / 68.2cm x 174cm
Inside dimensions: 19.8" W x 28.9" H / 50.5cm x 73.5cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 920g including Box

Condition

Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN, CREASE a little, DAMAGE, FOLD, WARP, STAIN in the back of the mounting.

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