Handwritten Japanese Calligraphy: "Saibou Mai Tanshou" (彩鳳舞丹宵) - A Zen Phrase This is a calligraphy scroll featuring the auspicious Zen phrase "Saibou Mai Tanshou," which symbolizes peace and good fortune. In the tea ceremony, it is one of the most favored hanging scrolls for the New Year's tea gathering (Hatsugama), expressing bright hope and a prayer for peace at the beginning of the year. 【Condition and Storage of the Artwork】 ・This is a piece I wrote previously. It is a one-of-a-kind item. ・After creation, it was carefully stored in a dark place to prevent damage to the calligraphy. There is no sun damage, folding, or noticeable stains. ・It is in the form of a short scroll, making it easy to display. 【Meaning of the Zen Phrase "Saibou Mai Tanshou"】 It is read as "Saibou (彩鳳) mai Tanshou (丹宵)." Saibou (彩鳳): Refers to the phoenix (Houou) with five-colored feathers. The phoenix is a auspicious bird (zuichou) that appears when a sage king comes into the world or during a time of peace, meaning "a bird of good omen." Tanshou (丹宵): The clear, cloudless sky dyed red. It refers to the clear sky of sunrise or sunset. Meaning: **"The five-colored phoenix is gracefully dancing in the red, clear sky,"** expressing a truly beautiful, grand, and celebratory scene. It is the ultimate auspicious phrase, celebrating peace in the world, prosperity for all people, and family well-being. Zen Teaching: In the world of Zen, this grand scene is interpreted as the state of enlightenment, **"Truth is clear and obvious,"** and is also interpreted as teaching the importance of a clear mind. 【Recommended Uses】 (For Tea Ceremony) For Hatsugama and New Year's tea gatherings: It provides the highest level of elegance to a gathering that celebrates the year and prays for peace and prosperity. As a hanging scroll for celebrations: Used in tea ceremonies to celebrate weddings, new construction, store openings, and longevity. As a year-round hanging scroll: For settings when you want to spend each day with a refreshing and peaceful feeling. 【Size (per short scroll)】 Length: Approximately 36 cm Width: Approximately 6 cm It will be packaged in an OPP bag. Recycled materials may be used. Thank you for your understanding. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions. #SaibouMaiTanshou #ZenPhrase #TeaCeremony #Chakake #Tokonoma #ShortScroll #NewYear #Hatsugama #NewYear #Celebration #Auspicious #Phoenix #Handwritten #Calligraphy #JapaneseInterior #WorldPeace