{"product_id":"山岡鉄舟-yamaoka-tesshu-1836-1888-gold-leaf-framed-yamaoka-tesshu-calligraphy-paired-six-panels-folding-screens-byobu-room-dividers-vb133","title":"山岡鉄舟 Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) Gold Leaf Framed Yamaoka Tesshu Calligraphy Paired Six Panels Folding Screens Byobu Room Dividers VB133","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e山岡鉄舟 Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) Gold Leaf Framed Yamaoka Tesshu Calligraphy Paired Six Panels Folding Screens Byobu Room Dividers VB133\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e欲得安身處寒山　可長保微風吹幽　松近聴聲愈好下　有斑白人喃々読　黄老十年帰不得　忘却来時道\u003cbr\u003eIf you seek a place to stabilise body and mind, come to Hanshan, a tranquil haven for longevity and peace. A gentle breeze blows through the pines of the secluded valley; the sound grows ever more soothing the closer you listen. Beneath the pines sits an old man with streaks of white hair, muttering to himself as he reads the sacred texts of the Daoist canon. He has lived in seclusion for ten years, showing no sign of returning, and has even forgotten the path that brought him here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e雍容美少年博覽　諸経史尽號曰先　生皆称為学士未　能得官職不解秉　耒耜冬披破布衫　蓋是書誤己\u003cbr\u003eA serene and handsome youth idles away his days poring over scriptures and histories. All call him Master, and hail him as a scholar. Yet he has never held office, nor does he know how to till the soil. Come winter, he merely wraps himself in tattered robes. One suspects his books have led him astray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e世有多事人廣学　諸知見不識本真　性与道転懸遠若　能明実相豈用陳　虚願一念了自心　開佛之知見\u003cbr\u003eIn this world, there are those who favour busyness, learning all manner of knowledge and becoming broadly versed. Yet, not knowing the true nature of things, they drift ever further from the Way. If one could only discern the truth, why would there be need for vain aspirations? With a single thought, awakening to one's true mind, the wisdom of the Buddha will open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e男兒大丈夫作事　莫莽鹵勁挺鐵石　心直取菩提路邪　路不用行行之枉　苦辛不要求佛果　識取心王主\u003cbr\u003eO noble man, in all you do, be not rash. Stir up a heart as firm as iron and stone, and advance resolutely along the path leading directly to enlightenment. Do not stray onto the wrong path. The wrong path brings only futile toil. Seek Buddhahood not in others, but find it within your own heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e山岡鉄舟 Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888)\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith signature 'Tesshu' 鉄舟 and seal 'Yamaoka Tetsutaro in' 山岡鐵太郎印\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commanding presence defines this pair of six‑panel folding screens by Yamaoka Tesshū (1836–1888), written in bold, sweeping strokes that reflect the force and clarity of his Zen‑trained hand. The text is drawn from the Hanshan shi (Cold Mountain Poems), a classical collection long cherished in both Zen and literary circles. Its verses speak of retreating into the mountains, seeking clarity beyond worldly concerns, and discovering the true mind through simplicity—an ideal that resonated deeply with Tesshū’s own life of swordsmanship, Zen practice, and tireless devotion to calligraphy. Across the screens, the brushwork moves with a rhythm that feels both spontaneous and deeply grounded, each character carrying the weight of a lifetime spent refining body, mind, and technique. Tesshū, famed as one of the “Three Shu” of the Bakumatsu period and known for writing countless sheets of calligraphy without refusing a request, signs the work “Tesshū” (鉄舟) with the seal “Yamaoka Tetsutarō in” (山岡鐵太郎印), affirming its authenticity and lineage. In an interior, the screens create an atmosphere of spacious calm—the large fields of gold leaf catching light softly, while the vigorous ink lines introduce a sense of movement and meditative strength. The combination of classical poetry and Tesshū’s unmistakable brushwork gives the piece a presence that is both historical and quietly transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix panels dimensions: 138.5\" W x 68.1\" H \/ 351.8cm x 173cm\u003cbr\u003eOne panel dimensions: 23.7\" W x 68.1\" H \/ 60.3cm x 173cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Paper\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Handpainted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 21.9kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique 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, DAMAGE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the colors of the photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of the actual item may look different from the picture because of the lighting. The color on a photo can differ because of light, screen settings, personal color perception, etc. Please understand that we can't control the varying light in different environments. Please read the description, check the actual photos, and ask questions if doubts in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"FREE SHIPPING\" all over the world by DHL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant notice regarding shipping and returns:\u003cbr\u003eThis byōbu folding screen is classified as oversized cargo. As such, international shipping costs are exceptionally high. However, in order to reduce the overall burden on our buyers — including overseas shipping costs and import-related expenses — we are offering free international shipping. For this reason, if a return is requested after the item has been received, we kindly ask that the return shipping costs be covered by the buyer. By completing the purchase, you are deemed to have agreed to these conditions. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the item, its condition, or the shipping terms, please contact us before making a purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reiwa Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51532243140824,"sku":"VB133","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/7320\/4184\/files\/VB13399.jpg?v=1775198636","url":"https:\/\/reiwaantiques.com\/vi\/products\/%e5%b1%b1%e5%b2%a1%e9%89%84%e8%88%9f-yamaoka-tesshu-1836-1888-gold-leaf-framed-yamaoka-tesshu-calligraphy-paired-six-panels-folding-screens-byobu-room-dividers-vb133","provider":"Reiwa Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}