Horse by Kato Goun (1915-1992) One strong horse runs for a thousand leagues! Showa Horse Fire Year [1966] Zuigan Goun Like many Zen abbots, Goun brushed Zenga of the animals of the Asian zodiac to be distrubuted to his friends and patrons at the beginning of the new year. This Zen stallion was brushed for the Year of the Horse. The scroll suggests: "Always be as frisky as a young stallion, and you will never tire of your duties in the coming year (and the rest of your life)." About the Artist Kato (Ruyuho) Goun was long-time abbot of Zuigan-ji, a lovely old Rinzai temple in Matsushima, one of the most beautiful places in Japan. His calligraphy is prized by connoisseurs of the tea ceremony. Other Scrolls by Kato Goun: Zen Chickens Zen Dog Zen Rabbit SCROLL DETAILS Price: $840 Scroll Notes: New mounting, with wooden box, excellent condition. Painted with light color. A wonderful small Zen scroll. Dimensions (inches): 14.00" (width) x 46.00" (height) Purchase Reference Number: 271 View Large Image Enlarge Image

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