Product Description Kindo Kuroki (1866-1923) was a scholar of Chinese classics and calligrapher who was active from the Meiji to the Taisho periods. He was also an educator and scholar, and left a significant mark on the world of calligraphy. Basic Profile Name: Kindo Kuroki (Real Name: Yasuo / Courtesy Name: Takeaki / Other Names: Kindo, Shien) Born/Died: March 11, 1866 – August 31, 1923 (Died at age 57) Birthplace: Sanuki Province (Kagawa Prefecture) Education and Career His father, Shigenori, was a scholar of Chinese classics and was active at the Takamatsu Domain School, etc. From a young age, he studied Chinese classics under his father and Chodo Katayama. Later, after attending Nishogakusha, he entered the University of Tokyo's Classical Studies Course in 1885 and graduated in 1888. After graduation, he served as a teacher at the Tokyo Prefectural Normal School, the Kagawa Prefectural Normal School, and the principal of the School of Crafts, and later held lectureships at Tokyo Imperial University, Tokyo University of the Arts, Nishogakusha, and other institutions. In 1911, he established the "Hosho-kai" with the aim of promoting modern calligraphy and published the calligraphy magazine "Shoen." He was also well-versed in Chinese classics, inscriptions on metal and stone, and poetry, and provided guidance on Chinese poetry to Maresuke Nogi. He is also known for writing inscriptions in Takamatsu. Achievements in Calligraphy and Chinese Classics He excelled in the study of classical literature such as inscriptions on metal and stone, Chu Ci, and Wen Xuan, and his inscriptions and calligraphy are still highly regarded today. Especially after 1909, he focused on the promotion of Chinese classics and calligraphy, and the Hosho-kai grew to have over 2,000 members. He also published introductory books on classical calligraphy, such as "Shodo oyobi Shoseki" (co-authored with Mokudo Inukai). Works (Main ones) "Sanuki Shiyo," "Gakusho no Hohojutsu," etc. - local history and calligraphy theory "Shodo oyobi Shoseki" (co-authored with Mokudo Inukai) Mounting Dimensions (including roller ends) ★ Approx. 60 x 211 cm Paper Dimensions ★ Approx. 40 x 137 cm ・There are small stains, sun damage, and some creases. ・Please note that there may be slight differences in color between the images shown and the actual item. ・If you purchase a painting, etc., and hang it on the wall, please make sure to check the strength of the cord and hardware. We also recommend that you regularly check to see if the strength has deteriorated. ・Please take a good look at the images and understand that this is a used item before purchasing. ※Regarding works with the name of a specific artist in the product title of art objects. 【Genuine】Works that can be guaranteed to be genuine. If a work is judged to be a forgery by a public appraisal institution within 90 days of purchase, we will refund the purchase price upon return of the work. The buyer is responsible for appraisal fees and other expenses. 【Copy】All works that are suspected of not being genuine are labeled as copies. Please confirm the above before purchasing.