Two Poems
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Two Poems

TitleTwo Poems
ArtistRyōkan Taigu
Dateearly 19th century 19th century
MediumHanging scroll; ink on paper
ClassificationCalligraphy
OriginJapan Japan
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineMary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2025
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Two Poems” is a work by Ryōkan Taigu, dated early 19th century. It is executed in hanging scroll; ink on paper and classified as calligraphy. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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