Yamaoka Tesshu (1836–1888)
"Staff"

Ink on paper
Size: 11 7/8 x 41 ¼ (16 1/8 x 74 ¾ overall)
Mounting: Blue brocade and beige silk
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Translation:

Whoever fears this staff
will be on the way to paradise!

(Signed) Tesshu Koho

This theme was introduced by the great Zen master Hakuin (1685-1768), who used the same accompanying inscription. The painting serves as a reminder for us to always behave virtuously.

This is a fine example of one of Tesshu’s signature themes: the brushwork is lively and dynamic, and the staff appears three-dimensional.

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