Paintings, pair of hanging scrolls. Portrait of the zen priest ikkyu, and the courtesan jigoku reigan with scenes of hell embroidered on her costume (including king emma and the descent of amida). Ink and colour on silk. Signed and sealed. Date: between 1820 and 1878. Dimensions: Height: 125.80 centimetres (each); Width: 53.50 centimetres (each). Medium: silk. Depicted People: Ikkyu Sojun. Collection: British Museum.
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