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山岡鉄舟 Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / 大虚為室明月為燭 One Line Calligraphy RC994

Disclaimer
The condition is very bad. Depending on the Lot, there are bad stains, creases, damage, dirt, torn, scribble, etc. We don't usually put these very bad conditions' Lot up for sale but considering the value of the artwork, we decided to post it. Hence, please purchase after you understand that the condition is very bad.

大虚為室明月為燭
Taking the vast sky as my room and the bright moon as my lamp

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

Whole dimensions: 19" W x 71.3" H / 48.5cm x 181.2cm
Inside dimensions: 12.7" W x 52.9" H / 32.4cm x 134.5cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood 

Weight: 230g

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, MANY CREASES, DAMAGE, FOLD, WARP, HOLE, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.

About the colors of the photos

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