An Account of the Final Day of Chinese New Year’s Celebrations, from the Wise Counsel for Social Intercourse 1657

This Japanese hanging scroll, created by Kojima Sōshin in 1657, is a calligraphic masterpiece that showcases the artist's mastery of the brush. The work features a detailed account of the final day of the Chinese New Year's celebrations, as described in the "Wise Counsel for Social Intercourse." The elegant and flowing script, executed in black ink on a light brown background, is a testament to the beauty and power of calligraphy as an art form. The scroll is a valuable historical document, offering insights into Japanese customs and traditions of the Edo period. The work is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and its impressive dimensions make it a truly striking piece.