The “Kōetsu Version” of Waka Poems of the Thirty-six Immortals of Poetry (Kōetsu-bon Waka Sanjūrokkasen) 和歌三十歌仙
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Calligrapher Unidentified artist
in the style of Hon'ami Kōetsu Japanese
Not on view
The idea of the Thirty-six Poetic Immortals dates back to the early eleventh century. In the early seventeenth century, woodblock printing spurred the dissemination of classical literature and imagery. Although traditionally attributed to the renowned calligrapher and painter Hon’ami Kōetsu (1558–1637), the handwriting here is in a generic style reflecting calligraphy conventions of the day.
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