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Munakata Shikō
The Character "Mu" Meaning "Nothing"mid-20th century

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Horizontal ink calligraphy on cream paper featuring a single large Chinese character in bold, gestural brushwork with a vertical inscription and red seals to the left
Artist or Maker
Munakata Shikō
Japan, 1903-1975
Title
The Character "Mu" Meaning "Nothing"
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
mid-20th century
Medium
Sumi ink on paper
Dimensions
27 1/4 x 54 in. (69.2 x 137.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Helen and Felix Juda
Accession Number
M.78.122.45
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
Japanese Art