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Kantan is a philosophical and mesmerizing Noh play that explores the illusory nature of worldly ambition and human desire. A weary traveler named Rosei stops at an inn in the village of Kantan and rests his head on a magical pillow that promises to reveal the true meaning of life. In a vivid dream, he is summoned to the imperial throne and spends fifty years experiencing boundless wealth, luxury, and absolute power as an emperor. When he suddenly wakes up, he finds that only a few moments have passed and his magnificent reign was nothing more than a fleeting illusion cooked up in a pot of millet. Enlightened by this profound dream, Rosei lets go of all worldly attachments and finds ultimate peace in the simplicity of the present moment.
High-quality giclée printing using 12-color pigment inks and 0.35mm fine art paper. Faithfully reproduces the texture and brushstrokes of the original work, with lightfastness of approximately 200 years.
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Kantan is a philosophical and mesmerizing Noh play that explores the illusory nature of worldly ambition and human desire. A weary traveler named Rosei stops at an inn in the village of Kantan and rests his head on a magical pillow that promises to reveal the true meaning of life. In a vivid dream, he is summoned to the imperial throne and spends fifty years experiencing boundless wealth, luxury, and absolute power as an emperor. When he suddenly wakes up, he finds that only a few moments have passed and his magnificent reign was nothing more than a fleeting illusion cooked up in a pot of millet. Enlightened by this profound dream, Rosei lets go of all worldly attachments and finds ultimate peace in the simplicity of the present moment.
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