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Tanzaku by Kazanin Morokata

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制作年 AD14
Title
カザンインモロカタヒツタンザク
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Institute of Oriental Classics (Shido Bunko) Campus Mita
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AW-CEN-001052-0000
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慶應義塾(センチュリー赤尾コレクション)

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Kazanin Morokata (1301-32) was the first son born to Minister of the Center Moronobu. He served emperors Hanazono (1297-1348) and Godaigo (1288-1339), and he was promoted to the high office of Major Counselor. He took part in the Shochu Rebellion(Jap: Shochu-no-Hen)of 1324, in which Emperor Godaigo unsuccessfully plotted to subjugate the Kamakura military government under imperial rule. He also fought on the imperial side in the Genko War (Jap: Genko-no-Ran) 1331. When these campaigns failed, Morokata was captured; thereafter, he sought refuge in Buddhist practice as a monk, changing his name to Sotei. He was exiled to Shimousa Province (Chiba Prefecture), where he died at the young age of 32. Morokata was a recognized waka (Japanese poem) poet as evidenced by the fact that as many as 49 of his poems are included in The Collection of New Waka Poems (Jap: Shinyo Wakashu), the semi-imperial anthology commissioned by the Southern Dynasty. His brushwork is characterized by its solid foundation yet sharp free-spirited flow. One can see here his unique style, particularly notable in his signature, which resembles an insignia.

Spring: The leaves on the willow look greener bright with dew, yet they sway in the wind as if to shake the dewdrops off.

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慶應義塾(センチュリー赤尾コレクション)

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Tanzaku by Kazanin Morokata

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Tanzaku by Kazanin Morokata

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