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Poetry Painting, Matsuo Bashō Japanese, Ink wash and color on paper, Japan — Poetry Painting
Matsuo Bashō
17th century

Record of a haiku exchange on kaishi writing paper, Matsuo Bashō Japanese, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Japan — Record of a haiku exchange on kaishi writing paper
Matsuo Bashō
second half of the 17th century

“The names of things” haiku, Matsuo Bashō Japanese, Shikishi mounted as hanging scroll: ink on paper decorated with gold, Japan — “The names of things” haiku
Matsuo Bashō

Hokku Poem “With a Powder Brush,” from The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Matsuo Bashō Japanese, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Japan — Hokku Poem “With a Powder Brush,” from The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Matsuo Bashō
ca. 1689

Chrysanthemums and Hokku Poem “With the Passing of Autumn”, Matsuo Bashō Japanese, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Japan — Chrysanthemums and Hokku Poem “With the Passing of Autumn”
Matsuo Bashō
1688–94

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