Photo of collection object Three Poems from the Later Collection of Japanese Poems (Gosen wakashū) — Traditionally attributed to Monk Saigyō. Three Poems from the Later Collection of Japanese Poems (Gosen wakashū), late 12th century. Page from a booklet, mounted as hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 6 7/8 × 5 11/16 in. (17.4 × 14.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 51 5/16 × 14 1/2 in. (130.3 × 36.8 cm) Overall with knobs: 51 5/16 × 16 1/4 in. (130.3 × 41.2 cm). Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015, 2015.300.233. public-domain.

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Three Poems from the Later Collection of Japanese Poems (Gosen wakashū)

late 12th century

Traditionally attributed to Monk Saigyō

Asian Art

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Maker/Artist: Traditionally attributed to Monk Saigyō
Classification: Calligraphy
Formatted Medium: Page from a booklet, mounted as hanging scroll; ink on paper
Medium: Page from a booklet, mounted as hanging scroll, Ink on paper
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Heian Period
Dimensions: Image: 6 7/8 × 5 11/16 in. (17.4 × 14.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 51 5/16 × 14 1/2 in. (130.3 × 36.8 cm) Overall with knobs: 51 5/16 × 16 1/4 in. (130.3 × 41.2 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 2015.300.233
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Rights Statement: public-domain
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