The Calligraphy Works of Jiun in the Kôkiji Collection
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Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Rooms T1 & T2
November 2, 2004 (Tue) - December 12, 2004 (Sun)Close look at Jiun, a Edo period monk, through his calligraphy works and portraits from the Koki-ji Collection
Exhibition Includes:
Monk Jiun, Hoju and Lay Student Ryusui, Inscription by Jiun, Hoju and Ryusui, Edo period, 18th - 19th century (Lent by Kokiji, Osaka)
One Line Writing "Sho"(Pine as the gate sign of the Rinzai Zen Buddhism),"Chiku"(Bamboo as a clue to Zen enlightenment),"Bai"(Plum as a symbol of deep calmness outside the window), By Jiun (1718 - 1804), Edo period, 18th - 19th century (Lent by Kokiji, Osaka)