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Calligraphy
Details
SUN WEN (SUN YAT-SEN, 1866-1925)
Calligraphy
Unmounted scroll, framed, ink on paper
137.5 x 34.6 cm. (54 1⁄8 x 13 5⁄8 in.)
Inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
Dated June, fifth year (of Taisho, 1916)
Dedicated to Mochizuki Kotaro (1866-1927)
Further inscribed and signed by Mochizuki Kotaro
NOTE:
Mochizuki Kotaro (1866-1927), also known as Okei, was a respected Japanese politician and lawyer who served in the House of Representatives.
Mochizuki devoted his life to advancing parliamentary politics and encouraging civic diplomacy, making lasting contributions as one of the most progressive and forward-thinking figures in modern Japanese political history.
Mochizuki shared a close and supportive friendship with Sun Wen. During Sun’s times of exile in Japan, Mochizuki welcomed and supported him. When the Constitutional Protection Movement emerged, Mochizuki bravely spoke out on Sun’s behalf. His efforts had fostered the understanding and collaboration between Sun Yat-sen and Japanese society, and played a pivotal role in the diplomatic relations that shaped the Chinese revolutionary movement.
Calligraphy
Unmounted scroll, framed, ink on paper
137.5 x 34.6 cm. (54 1⁄8 x 13 5⁄8 in.)
Inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist
Dated June, fifth year (of Taisho, 1916)
Dedicated to Mochizuki Kotaro (1866-1927)
Further inscribed and signed by Mochizuki Kotaro
NOTE:
Mochizuki Kotaro (1866-1927), also known as Okei, was a respected Japanese politician and lawyer who served in the House of Representatives.
Mochizuki devoted his life to advancing parliamentary politics and encouraging civic diplomacy, making lasting contributions as one of the most progressive and forward-thinking figures in modern Japanese political history.
Mochizuki shared a close and supportive friendship with Sun Wen. During Sun’s times of exile in Japan, Mochizuki welcomed and supported him. When the Constitutional Protection Movement emerged, Mochizuki bravely spoke out on Sun’s behalf. His efforts had fostered the understanding and collaboration between Sun Yat-sen and Japanese society, and played a pivotal role in the diplomatic relations that shaped the Chinese revolutionary movement.
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Carmen Shek Cerne (石嘉雯)
Vice President, Head of Department, Chinese Paintings