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Hotei’s Sack and Staff, with Poem, late 17th century

Creator: Kōsen Shōton (Donge Dōnin)
Offered by: Thomsen Gallery

Description
Kōsen Shōton (Donge Dōnin)
Hotei’s Sack and Staff, with Poem, late 17th century
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Overall Size 65 x 13½ in. (165 x 34.5 cm)
Image Size 34¾ x 9¾ in. (88.5 x 25 cm)
T-4518

The poem signed: Painted and inscribed for fun by Dōge Dōnin; seals at top right "The True Rinzai Tradition" and bottom left "Seal of Shōton" and "Kōsen"

Comes with a wood tomobako storage box inscribed outside "A vertical paper hanging scroll painting of Hotei’s treasure sack by Kōsen [Shōton], with a poem by the artist, [box] inscribed by Satsuki Fuyō", with seal Fuyō

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Creation Date:	Late 17th Century
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Incollect Reference #:	670410

Dimensions

W.	13.5 in;	H.	65 in;
W.	34.29 cm;	H.	165.1 cm;

Message from Seller:

Thomsen Gallery, located at 9 East 63rd Street in New York City, specializes in important Japanese paintings, screens, scrolls, ceramics, ikebana bamboo baskets, and lacquer objects, as well as contemporary works by select artists. Owned by Erik and Cornelia Thomsen, the gallery offers a wealth of expertise in Japanese art, with global clientele including collectors and museums. Reach them at 212-288-2588 or info@thomsengallery.com