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Ikiyasan Isakiji
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The Buddhist temple Ikiyasan Isakiji lies about 12.4 miles (20 km) from Hikone Castle, on the shore of Lake Biwa in central Japan. Nukina Kaioku depicted the temple as seen from a boat while touring Hikone. He also inscribed a poem about the experience, explaining that it was one of three written during the journey. Born into a samurai family specializing in archery, Kaioku later became recognized as one of the three greatest calligraphers of his time.
| Artist / Maker | Nukina Kaioku |
|---|---|
| Date | 1833 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | leaf from a pair of folding albums; ink and color on silk |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 28.5 x 18.4 cm (11 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Portfolio |
About the Artist
Nukina Kaioku (Japanese, 1778–1863) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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