Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Two Lines Calligraphy with Box

Two Lines Calligraphy:A wisp of smoke rises from the bamboo as tea is brewed, and from the rock lying beside the pine tree, a clear sound can be heard.

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' and seal 'Fujiwara Takayuki' 'Go Tesshu'

Whole Dimensions: 28.3" W x 75.2" H / 72cm x 191.2cm

Inside Dimensions: 20.3" W x 53.2" H / 51.7cm x 135.3cm

Material: Paper

Technique: Handpainted

Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 960g including Box

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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 a little, CREASE a little, DAMAGE a little, WARP, FOLD, STAIN DAMAGE in the back of the mounting.