Inu (犬)

A$650.00

Sumi ink on washi paper
Framed in black floating style w/ glass front

41 × 30 cm (framed)

“The Chinese/Japanese character for ‘dog’. 
In ancient times, they were often buried as sacrificial offerings together with soldiers for guarding the graves of the kings. A dog’s sacrifice was regarded as especially noble at the time.”

Sumi ink on washi paper
Framed in black floating style w/ glass front

41 × 30 cm (framed)

“The Chinese/Japanese character for ‘dog’. 
In ancient times, they were often buried as sacrificial offerings together with soldiers for guarding the graves of the kings. A dog’s sacrifice was regarded as especially noble at the time.”