山岡鉄舟 Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Scarecrow たを終ても ~ RE461
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Description
山岡鉄舟 Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Scarecrow たを終ても ~ RE461
たを終ても 弓矢を捨てぬ 案山子かな
Ta wo oetemo Yumiya wo sutenu Kakashi kana
The scarecrow keeps standing holding a bow and arrow even after the harvest was completed.
山岡鉄舟 Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888)
A famous samurai of the Bakumatsu period, who played an important role in the Meiji Restoration. The founder of the Itto Shoden Muto-ryu school of swordsmanship. Brother-in-law of Takahashi Deishu. Together with Katsu Kaishu and Takahashi Deishu, he is known as one of the Three Shu (Sanshu) of the Bakumatsu Period. During the Boshin War, he met Saigo Takamori as an emissary of Katsu Kaishu and paved the way for the opening of Edo Castle. He mastered the three arts of swordsmanship, Zen, and calligraphy. It is said that he wrote a million sheets of calligraphy during his lifetime because he never refused to write if people asked him to.
with signature 'Tesshu' 鉄舟 and seal 'Yamaoka Takayuki' 山岡高歩 'Tesshu' 鉄舟
The scroll combines Yamaoka Tesshu’s calligraphy of the verse “Ta wo oetemo yumiya wo sutenu kakashi kana” with a spare ink depiction of a lone scarecrow, the poem likening its steadfast posture—still holding bow and arrow after the harvest—to an unwavering spirit; written in Tesshu’s characteristic, forceful hand and signed “Tesshu” with the seals “Yamaoka Takayuki” and “Tesshu,” the work reflects the disciplined clarity of a figure renowned for uniting swordsmanship, Zen, and calligraphy.
Whole dimensions: 18.8" W x 67.2" H / 47.9cm x 170.7cm
Inside dimensions: 12.1" W x 39.5" H / 30.9cm x 100.5cm
Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood
Weight: 300g
Condition
Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: STAIN, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, FOLD, WARP, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.
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