Description NAKAHARA NANTENBO (1839-1925): A PAINTNING OF A SHIP & CALLIGRAPHYJapan, late Meiji period (1868-1912). Ink on paper. Depicting a ship, further Inscribed, signed and with six seals. With a carton storage box.Condition: Overall good condition with some wear, moldy spots, and creasing.Provenance: German private collection, acquired in the German auction trade.Dimensions: 137.5 x 34.5 cmNakahara Nantenbō (1839-1925), also known as Tōjū Zenchū and as Nantenbō Tōjū, was a Japanese Zen Master. In his time known as a fiery reformer, he was also a prolific and accomplished artist. He produced many fine examples of Zen Art and helped bridge the gap between older forms of Zen Buddhist art and its continuation in the 20th century.Auction result comparison: For another painting by Nakahara Nantenbo see Christie's New York, in Japanese & Korean Art on 23 March 2011, lot 882,sold for USD 5,625.Nakahara Nantenbō (1839 - 1925), also known as Tōjū Zenchū and as Nantenbō Tōjū, was a Japanese Zen Master. In his time known as a fiery reformer, he was also a prolific and accomplished artist. He produced many fine examples of Zen Art and helped bridge the gap between older forms of Zen Buddhist art and its continuation in the 20th century.