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Six Persimmons
CHINA; Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279); By Muxi; Ink on paper; 36.2 x 38.1 cm; Daitokuji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
This Chan painting was done by the Chan monk Muxi, a native of Shu (present day Sichuan). Muxi, also known by his Dharma name Fachang, lived in Changqing Temple in Hangzhou during the late Southern Song dynasty. He created distinctive paintings of a wide range of subjects including Buddhist figures, landscapes, and animals. Much of his work was taken to Japan and was widely appreciated, especially during the Muromachi period (1392-1573).
The six persimmons are painted against an empty background, alluding to the Buddhist concept of form arising from emptiness." Five of the persimmons form an uneven line. Two on the left are barely touching |
