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A Japanese hanging scroll by the 16th century artist Kano Tanyu,…
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Sydney
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8-May-2016
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A Japanese hanging scroll by the 16th century artist Kano Tanyu, of a Rakan / Arahat Buddhist Saint, Kano Tanyu (1602 -1674) was one of the foremost Japanese painters of the Kano school. Tanyu's most famous works are probably those he produced for these large-scale commissions. They are screens & panels, prime examples of the Momoyama style. Depicting natural subjects such as tigers, birds & plants, in bright colours, with extensive use of gold leaf. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 91 x 34 cm
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Oriental: Art