【Reproduction】Priest Ryokan [1758-1831] A Soto Zen Buddhist monk and poet of the late Edo period. From Echigo. His pen name was Daigu. His secular name was Yamamoto Eizo. He studied under Priest Kokusen of Entsu-ji Temple in Bitchu. Later, he traveled throughout the country, never owning a temple throughout his life, and lived in seclusion in the Gogō-an hermitage on Mt. Kugamiyama in his hometown, expressing his unique, austere state of mind in waka poetry, calligraphy, and Chinese poetry. 【Condition of the Artwork】This paper is a reproduction, a craft item. Both the paper and the mounting are generally in good condition. Comes with a paulownia wood storage box. Length of the scroll: 117cm (vertical) x 58cm (width) *Please make your judgment based on the photos. *Please feel free to ask any questions. *Shipping is free. *We also have various other items for sale. Please search for "Heirloom of Famous Families". Thank you very much.