Jakuren

Jakuren was a Japanese poet and writer (1139–1202).

Also recorded as Priest Jakuren.

Jakuren in brief

Born
1139
Died
1202
Known for
poet,writer

Overview

Born in 1139, died in 1202.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Priest Jakuren. His recorded language was Japanese. His recorded confession was Buddhism.

He was the child of Shunkai.

Catalogued works

2 works under this name are catalogued by Open Library and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Kokuhō Jigoku-zōshi. Poems from the “Cloud-Patterned Paper” version of Japanese and Chinese Poems to Sing (Kumogami-bon Wakan rōeishū), dated 13th century, section of a handscroll mounted as a hanging scroll; ink on indigo dyed paper, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 2025.795.2.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.

87. Master of the Law Jakuren, Pictures of the Heart, 2017.

In detail

the recorded working language is Japanese.

Chronology

  1. 1139Jakuren born.
  2. 1202Jakuren died.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jakuren”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1679717: Jakuren

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