Calligraphy

Dokushō, 1617 - 1694

With this calligraphic inscription, Dokusho put ‘doing’ at the centre. He contended that one cannot properly understand oneself through rational analysis, but rather by directly engaging with Zen practice.

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-MAK-1783
  • Dimensionsheight 0 cm x width 0 cm
  • Physical characteristicsinkt op papier

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Calligraphy

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-1783

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Dokushō

  • Dating

    1617 - 1694

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    inkt op papier

  • Dimensions

    height 0 cm x width 0 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (gift F. Hess, 2018)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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