Product Description Ryokan was a Zen monk, poet, and calligrapher of the late Edo period, widely beloved for his life of poverty and compassion. ■ Ryokan Profile Common Name: Yamamoto Eizo Religious Name: Ryokan, also known as Taigu Born/Died: 1758 (Horeki 8) - 1831 (Tenpo 2) Birthplace: Mishima District, Echigo Province (present-day Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture) ■ Brief Biography and Characteristics He excelled in literature from a young age, and at 18, he entered the priesthood, training at Entsu-ji Temple in Tamashima, Bitchu Province. After rigorous training in the Soto Zen sect, he returned to his hometown and wandered around various places without settling in a temple. He did not seek fame or fortune, and declined the position of temple head, adhering to a simple life of coarse clothing and food. He was known for his gentle personality, playing innocently with children and interacting closely with the villagers. He excelled in calligraphy, waka poetry, and haikai, and his soft calligraphy style, incorporating hiragana, is highly regarded even today. ■ Main Works Calligraphy: Many cursive scripts using waka, Zen phrases, and kana characters, characterized by a free and uninhibited brushstroke. Waka Poetry: Contains simple and profound poetic sentiments, such as "Showing the back, showing the front, falling maple leaves." ■ Other Ryokan is also called the "symbol of poverty and freedom," and has influenced many writers and thinkers since the modern era. He is beloved not only by calligraphy enthusiasts and Buddhists but also as an ideal figure for Japanese people in general. Mounting Dimensions (including jikusaki) ★ Approximately 58 x 124 Paper Dimensions ★ Approximately 40 x 32 ・There are some yellowing, folds, and small spots. ・Please note that there may be slight differences in color between the images shown and the actual item. ・If you purchase paintings, etc., and hang them on the wall, please check the strength of the cords and hardware carefully before hanging them. We also recommend checking periodically to ensure that the strength has not deteriorated. ・Please examine the images carefully and purchase with the understanding that this is a used item. ※ Regarding works with the name of a specific artist in the product title of art objects. 【Genuine】A work that can be guaranteed to be genuine. If it is determined 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. Appraisal fees and other expenses will be the responsibility of the purchaser. 【Copy】All works that are suspected of not being genuine are labeled as copies. Please purchase after confirming the above.