Handscroll c. 18th century

This 18th century handscroll by Yamada Zeigan is a fine example of Japanese calligraphy. The scroll features a long inscription written in black ink on a pale brown silk ground. The work is a testament to the elegance and precision of Japanese calligraphy, and it showcases the artist's mastery of brushwork. The inscription, which is likely a poem or a passage of philosophical text, demonstrates the artist's skill in controlling the flow of ink and the rhythmic arrangement of characters. This piece, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a valuable record of the art of Japanese calligraphy.