Text: I've come all the way to Konan (Choan, the old capital in China) and visit Kasei (Kasei palace) where Yang gui fei used to stay in the morning. The western cold wind blows hard on Chogenkaku tower and shake weeping willows making a sound pitter-patter like a rain. (Kasei Palace, composed by Tojo in Santai shi). Painted by Gesshu.

Temple: The Soto sect. Daijo-ji, Kaga. Zenjo-ji, Uji Kyoto.

Data: Pen name: Kakei-sai. Dharma transmission from Hakuho Genteki. He also he practiced Zen under Ingen, Doja Chogen in Obaku. He became the 26th abbot of Daijo-ji in 1671. He is respected for the pioneer of the revival movement and to restore to the old Soto style.

Paper Dimension /cm: 27.7*41.5 Whole Dimension /cm: 112.5*44

Style: Horizontal gold brocade mounting.. Tea ceremony style.
Condition: Silk: A little dark, restored. Mounting: Good.
Box: Paulownia.

PRICE Japanese Yen: 580,000JPY
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UPDATE: 2012/01/31
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