Photo of collection object Poem about Cherry Blossoms from Collection of Elegant Flowers (Reikashū), one of the Scented-Paper Fragments (Kōshi-gire) — Traditionally attributed to Kodai no Kimi. Poem about Cherry Blossoms from Collection of Elegant Flowers (Reikashū), one of the Scented-Paper Fragments (Kōshi-gire), late 11th century. Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 8 3/16 × 4 13/16 in. (20.8 × 12.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 50 13/16 × 14 5/8 in. (129 × 37.1 cm) Overall with knobs: 50 13/16 × 16 5/16 in. (129 × 41.4 cm). Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2018, 2018.853.1. public-domain.

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Poem about Cherry Blossoms from Collection of Elegant Flowers (Reikashū), one of the Scented-Paper Fragments (Kōshi-gire)

late 11th century

Traditionally attributed to Kodai no Kimi

Asian Art

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Maker/Artist: Traditionally attributed to Kodai no Kimi
Classification: Calligraphy
Formatted Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Medium: Hanging scroll, Ink on paper
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Heian Period
Dimensions: Image: 8 3/16 × 4 13/16 in. (20.8 × 12.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 50 13/16 × 14 5/8 in. (129 × 37.1 cm) Overall with knobs: 50 13/16 × 16 5/16 in. (129 × 41.4 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 2018.853.1
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2018
Rights Statement: public-domain
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