Item No. WWWT036 Product Name: Yellow Rosewood, Ichu Zenji's Calligraphy, Hand-Carved Daruma Daishi Zen Word Brush Stand Size: Approximately 11cm in diameter x 14.8cm in height Weight: Approximately 748g Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: Ichu Zenji was a Zen monk of the Soto school who was active in the Kamakura period, a high priest who inherited the teachings of Dogen Zenji. In particular, after returning from the Song Dynasty, he inherited the teachings of Dogen Zenji and greatly contributed to the development of the Soto school. Kushu Rai Kushu Kyo (空手来空手去): A Zen word derived from the words of Daruma Daishi, meaning "coming into this world with nothing and leaving this world with nothing." This word indicates the state of enlightenment of abandoning attachment in life and returning to nothingness. Notes: Antique art objects are best suited for collection and appreciation rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the condition details, including missing small items, peeling, minor dents, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The era notations in the product title and description are based on the information from the original owner and the information on the accessories, and are based on our interpretation! There are scratches and stains appropriate for the era! Please take a good look at the images and make your decision before ordering regarding the value and era judgment! We try to clearly indicate any visible scratches in the images, but the items we handle are mostly antiques. As they are items of age, there are imperfections such as scratches, discoloration, dents, and minor scratches due to use that cannot be fully described. We look forward to bids from those who can appreciate the imperfections, including the sense of age. If you have any questions, please ask, and make your own judgment before purchasing! The color of the actual item may differ from the image due to the environment of your computer monitor! Antique art objects are generally non-returnable! We may delete orders from those with negative evaluations or new customers, so please contact us via "Questions to the Seller" in advance when placing an order! We recommend that those who are concerned about such defects, or those who are sensitive, refrain from bidding! Please consider carefully before ordering!