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Daishin Gitō
The Crane's Universelate 17th century - early 18th century

On view:
Resnick Pavilion, floor 1
Vertical Japanese or Chinese hanging scroll with bold, gestural ink calligraphy in five large characters, black on cream paper, with gold brocade mounting

Daishin Gitō, The Crane's Universe, late 17th century - early 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Charles and Colleen Cobb, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Daishin Gitō
Japan, 1657-1730
Title
The Crane's Universe
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
late 17th century - early 18th century
Period
Edo period (1603-1868)
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions
Image: 50 7/8 x 10 5/8 in. (129.2 x 27.0 cm); Mount: 78 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (199.4 x 29.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Charles and Colleen Cobb
Accession Number
AC1992.230.2
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
Japanese Art

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