Calligraphy: Imperial Gift for Loyalty
Artist
Gochiku
(Japanese)
Date1908
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumink, watercolour
DimensionsOverall: 131.2 x 42.3 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Professor & Mrs. Arnold Frenzel
Object number2000.019.002
DescriptionThis calligraphy scroll is a good example of the type of imperial gift given to some loyal subject for his loyalty to the emperor. In this case it is the Meiji Emperor (reign 1868-1912) who is considered one of Japan's greatest emperors.Status
Not on view
