- Provenance
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To 2003
Elizabeth ten Grotenhuis, Cambridge, Massachusetts. [1]From 2003
Freer Gallery of Art, gift of Elizabeth ten Grotenhuis, Cambridge, Massachusetts. [2]Notes:
[1] See Curatorial Remark 1 in the object record.
[2] See note 1.
- Previous Owner(s) and Custodian(s)
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Elizabeth ten Grotenhuis
- Description
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Inscribed as a single line of characters enclosed within a light ink line is a Zen Buddhist aphorism which may be translated, "Through sharp discipline, the ancients prosper brilliantly."
- Inscription(s)
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1. (Ann Yonemura, 9/26/03, From Acquisition Consideration Report)
The Zen master Hakuin Ekaku (1685-1768) is identified by three seals: at upper right, a relief seal reading "Ryu [ ] sen ten;" at lower left, a square seal reading "Ekaku" and a tripod-shaped seal reading "Hakuin." The storage box for this scroll carries an inscription dated October 1960 indicating that the scroll was presented as a gift to the Tsurugibashi Buddhist Association. The inscription is signed by Sokan, Chief Priest of the Myokozenji in Owari Prefecture.
2. (Elizabeth F. Duley, 11/21/03)
Note that the inscription is on both sides of box lid. Paper label with inscription on end of box.
- Collection Area(s)
- Japanese Art
- Web Resources
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