Text: Painting of Kanzeon Bodhisattva. She has the wisdom to recognize things truly as they are and mercifully to save sentient beings. (from the Samantamukha of the Avalokitesvara Sutra). Daisojo Ryokei painted respectfully.

Temple: Kitahosso-shu branch. The ex-chief abbot of Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto. Kofuku-ji, Nara.

Data: Pen name; Gomei. He became the chief abbot of Kiyomizu-dera in 1914. He lived to be 108 years old. He eagerly promoted the social activities, a home for the aged or children. He continued to preach for the summer seminar for 68 years. Itfs well known that he had a profound knowledge of Zen. A priest with a talent for calligraphy, painting and Chinese poetry.

Paper Dimension /cm: 136*33 Whole Dimension /cm: 207*36.5

Style: Vertical silk mounting. Normal style.
Condition: Paper: Fine. Mounting: Good.
Box: Paulownia.

PRICE Japanese Yen: 200,000JPY
REFERENCE PRICE USD: 2,037USD
TTB/RATE USD 1: 98.20JPY
UPDATE: 2008/11/10
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