“Skull Amidst Grass”

Hanging scroll, ink on paper
101.6 x 32 cm. (40 x 12 5/8 in.)

Inscription:
“Painted by Obun.”

Artist's seal:
Obun

Colophon by Gessho (1813-1858):
“One skin-container for the soul (ie. the skull) encases one soul. (This is) an expression of the ancients.” Seals: Gessho, Tenku tou nakare, and one other.

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