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Ōtagaki Rengetsu
1791–1875
Nationality: Japan
Born: 1791, Kyōto
Died: 1875, Jinko-in Temple
Gender: female
Occupations
potter
Buddhist nun
writer
painter
waka poet
Biography
Important early female calligrapher in Japan, noted for elegance of brushwork. Also noted as a painter, potter, and a waka poet working in the traditional 5-7-5-7-7 syllable pattern.
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Notable Works
- Rengetsu ware
Artworks
7 artworks
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