CalligraphyJapanese17th century

Zen Aphorism: "Empty Sky Palanquin, Iron Boat" (Ko kū ga tetsu sen)

second half of 17th century

Artists

Kōsen ShōtonArtist

Classification

Calligraphy

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

painting proper: 130.7 x 28.1 cm (51 7/16 x 11 1/16 in.) overall including cord and roller ends: 213.4 x 36.2 cm (84 x 14 1/4 in.)

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