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Gion Nankai
1676-00-00 – 1751-10-26
Life & Legacy
Gion Nankai, originally Gion Yu (祇園 南海; 1676, Edo - 26 October 1751, Edo) was a Japanese confucianist, author and painter in the nanga style. His other art names included Hōrai (蓬莱), Kanraitei (観雷亭), Kikyo (箕踞), Shōun (湘雲), Tekkan Dōjin (鉄冠道人) and Tekkanjin (鉄冠人).
Occupation & Career
painter, scholar, writer, artist
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Kishū Domain
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q3106864 — wikidata View source
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