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“The Mountain is Empty; A Pinecone Falls”

Zekkai Chūshin 絶海中津

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a vertical, narrow scroll with a beige background and a blue border. The border has a cream-colored design at the top and bottom. The beige background features large, black, handwritten-style Chinese characters written vertically down the center. The characters are written in a calligraphic style with varying line widths and flourishes. The blue border is thin and has a repeating pattern of darker blue and grey shapes. The top and bottom borders have a cream-colored section with a curled, vine-like design. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or traditional piece of artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
late 14th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
156 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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