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山岡鉄舟 Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Hoju (Precious Stone) 自天福降千萬年 Calligraphy with Box RE290

自天福降千萬年
May blessings rain down from heaven and bring prosperity for ten thousand years.

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 Takayuki' 鐵舟高歩 and seal 'Tesshu koji' 鉄舟居士

Whole dimensions: 17.8" W x 69.5" H / 45.3cm x 176.7cm
Inside dimensions: 11" W x 42.9" H / 28.1cm x 109cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 600g including Box

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, WARP, FOLD, STAIN in the back of the mounting.

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