Munakata Shiko

The Property of a European Collector and Thence by Descent

Munakata Shiko (1903-1975) Three calligraphic works

each formerly mounted as a hanging scroll, sumi ink on paper, framed and glazed, and comprising:

- Heaven and Earth (Kenkon), sealed Zakkado shu

- Avatasma (Kegon), signed Shiko, sealed Zakkado

- The Way (Do), signed Shiko, sealed Muna and with artist's further red seal,

The first: 175.5 x 94.5 cm., 69 x 37¼ in. (including the frame); 132.4 x 64.5 cm., 52⅛ x 25⅜ in. (the painting inside the frame)

The second: 152 x 89 cm., 60 x 35 in. (including frame); 132.5x 68.5 cm., 52⅛ x 27 in. (excluding frame)

The third: 103 x 103 cm., 40½ x 40½ in, (including mount and frame); 66 x 66 cm., 26 x 26 in. (excluding mount and frame)