The discovery of a long-missing painting by Sesshu, a master in the Japanese art of sumi-e (ink painting), after 84 years is generating renewed interest in the 16th century painter, boosting visitors to a Yamaguchi museum displaying the work.
The museum announced the rare find on Sept. 19, triggering broad news coverage.
The work, "Ho Kakei Sansuizu," which means "Imitation of Landscape Painting of Kakei," is on display at the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Museum until Dec. 10.