◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ ●Date Masamune Waka Kaishi (Poetry Paper) 1609 This is a waka (Japanese poem) composed by Date Masamune when Zuiganji Temple's Hojo (main hall), which took five years to complete, was finished on the 26th day of the 3rd lunar month in the 14th year of Keicho (1609). Masamune Matsushima no matsu no yoi ni kono tera no Suesaka he nan toshi wa hafu ruto (Matsushima's pine trees' long life, this temple's Prosperity will continue for many years to come) He celebrates the eternal prosperity of the new Zuiganji Temple, likening it to the longevity of the pine trees of Matsushima. ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ It appears to have been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 6, 1990. This appears to be a stone rubbing of that calligraphy. Stone rubbing (ishizuri) refers to a rubbing taken from characters carved into stone monuments, wood, or stone onto paper. This is likely a renewed item, but details are unknown. Hanging scroll size: Approx. 120 cm (height) x Approx. 42 cm (width) Rubbing size: Approx. 67 cm (height) x Approx. 32 cm (width) Please forgive any errors as these are personal measurements. We request this from those who understand. My grandmother was a master of tea ceremony and collected various items to display and use. This item has been displayed for many years. There are stains due to age. A name is written on the part where the hanging scroll is rolled up. Please check the images for the condition. This is a long-term storage item, so please purchase with your understanding. We strictly adhere to no claims and no returns for transactions. *Many other items are also listed. #RJSshop You can see a list by tapping the hashtag, so please take a look (* ´ ▽ ` *)ノ 7157