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Wave and Rising Sun

Wave and Rising Sun

Unknown Artist

Japanese

A cresting wave rendered in strokes of black ink rises up above the water’s surface before the faint silhouette of a red sun. The background is plain and unembellished. A tiny signature and seal appears at the lower left of this very simple composition.

Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

Edo period, 1615-1868

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