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HAKUIN EKAKU (1685-1768)
Edo period (1615-1868), mid-18th century
Kakejiku (vertical hanging scroll), ink on paper
in silk mounts, depicting a standing barefoot
Daruma, his face in three-quarter profile
bearing a quizzical, cautious expression,
holding a folded leaf in his right; red seal at
lower left Hakuin in the form of the ancient
animal-headed Chinese bronze kettle known
as he (in Japanese, ka); with a wood storage
box. Overall 202cm x 66cm (79½in x 26in),
image 112cm x 49.5cm (44 1/8in x 19½in). (2).

£12,000 - 15,000
JPY1,700,000 - 2,100,000
US$15,000 - 19,000

The founder of Zen Buddhism is shown
having just crossed the Yangzi River on a reed
or leaf which he holds in his right hand.

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please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.